1
: a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor see armor illustration
2
: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact
3
: something resembling a helmet
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The victim was also believed to not have been wearing a helmet, according to the CHP.
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Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Police said McDonald was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, the department said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
The police chief said neither the 6-year-old nor the 8-year-old were wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to WGN-TV and WMAQ-TV.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Police said McDonald was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
The skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, the department said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
The police chief said neither the 6-year-old nor the 8-year-old were wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to WGN-TV and WMAQ-TV.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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