Noun: high hat hI hat
- Cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal
"The drummer kept time with the high hat";
- high-hat cymbal, hi-hat
- 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