Noun: helmet hel-mit
- A protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
"The cyclist always wore a helmet for safety"
- Armour plate that protects the head
"The knight's helmet was adorned with a plume"
Derived forms: helmets
Type of: armor plate [US], armor plating [US], armour plate [Brit, Cdn], armour plating [Brit, Cdn], headdress, headgear, headwear, plate armor [US], plate armour [Brit, Cdn]
Part of: body armor [US], body armour [Brit, Cdn], cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor [US], suit of armour [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Helmet, Virginia