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 driver of the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda signed an agreement on March 28 to adorn the school’s logo on his helmet and driver suit for the entire 16-race IndyCar season.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The Volusia-Flagler Transportation Planning Organization will give away free bike helmets while supplies last.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The helmet was created in partnership with the APE Amsterdam design studio, and will be manufactured with help from project partner Strategic Sports.
—Ben Coxworth
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
The Volusia-Flagler Transportation Planning Organization will give away free bike helmets while supplies last.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The helmet was created in partnership with the APE Amsterdam design studio, and will be manufactured with help from project partner Strategic Sports.
—Ben Coxworth
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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