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Noun: high hat  hI hat
  1. Cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal
    "The drummer kept time with the high hat";
    - high-hat cymbal, hi-hat
     
  2. A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
    "He completed his formal attire with a sleek high hat";
    - dress hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver, stovepipe hat

Derived forms: high hats

Type of: chapeau [archaic], cymbal, hat, lid [informal], men's clothing

Encyclopedia: High hat