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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Despite tapping his helmet, Kurtz said his coaches didn't pull him out.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The Eglin flight, given the gentle Florida clime, would only require a standard flight suit, G-pants, helmet and oxygen mask.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brown slammed his helmet on the sideline as the Eagles punted again.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The senior quarterback was back in his helmet, practicing taking snaps under center on the sidelines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The Eglin flight, given the gentle Florida clime, would only require a standard flight suit, G-pants, helmet and oxygen mask.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Brown slammed his helmet on the sideline as the Eagles punted again.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
The senior quarterback was back in his helmet, practicing taking snaps under center on the sidelines.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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