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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Helmet \Hel"met\, n. [OF. helmet, a dim of helme, F. heaume; of Teutonic origin; cf G. helm, akin to AS & OS helm, D. helm, helmet, Icel. hj[=a]lmr, Sw hjelm, Dan. hielm, Goth. hilms; and prob. from the root of AS helan to hide, to hele; cf also Lith. szalmas Russ. shleme, Skr. [,c]arman protection. [root]17. Cf {Hele}, {Hell}, {Helm} a helmet.] 1. (Armor) A defensive covering for the head. See {Casque}, {Headpiece}, {Morion}, {Sallet}, and Illust. of {Beaver}. 2. (Her.) The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form 3. A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun. 4. That which resembles a helmet in form position, etc.; as: a (Chem.) The upper part of a retort. --Boyle. b (Bot.) The hood-formed upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon. c (Zo["o]l.) A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird. {Helmet beetle} (Zo["o]l.), a leaf-eating beetle of the family {Chrysomelid[ae]}, having a short, broad, and flattened body. Many species are known {Helmet shell} (Zo["o]l.), one of many species of tropical marine univalve shells belonging to {Cassis} and allied genera. Many of them are large and handsome; several are used for cutting as cameos, and hence are called {cameo shells}. See {King conch}. {Helmet shrike} (Zo["o]l.), an African wood shrike of the genus {Prionodon}, having a large crest. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Hood \Hood\, n. [OE. hood, hod, AS h[=o]d; akin to D. hoed hat, G. hut, OHG. huot, also to E. hat, and prob. to E. heed. [root]13.] 1. State; condition. [Obs.] How could thou ween, through that disguised hood To hide thy state from being understood? --Spenser. 2. A covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment; especially: a A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed. b A part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers his head; a cowl. ``All hoods make not monks.'' --Shak. c A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure. d An ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or ecclesiastical vestment; as a master's hood. e A covering for a horse's head. f (Falconry) A covering for a hawk's head and eyes. See Illust. of {Falcon}. 3. Anything resembling a hood in form or use as: a The top or head of a carriage. b A chimney top often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind. c A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue. d The top of a pump. e (Ord.) A covering for a mortar. f (Bot.) The hood-shaped upper petal of some flowers, as of monkshood; -- called also {helmet}. --Gray. g (Naut.) A covering or porch for a companion hatch. 4. (Shipbuilding) The endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: helmet n 1: armor that protects the head 2: a protective head covering made of hard material to resist blows From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: Helmet (Heb. kob'a), a cap for the defence of the head (1 Sam. 17:5, 38). In the New Testament the Greek equivalent is used (Eph. 6:17; 1 Thess. 5:8). (See {ARMS}.)
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