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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But under Florida law, helmets are required for all drivers and passengers under the age of 16, CBS affiliate WJAX-TV.
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Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
As nightfall approached, sirens blared and officers, donning helmets and bearing zip ties, mustered.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
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Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
As nightfall approached, sirens blared and officers, donning helmets and bearing zip ties, mustered.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for helmet
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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