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helmet

[hel-mit] / ˈhɛl mɪt /


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Tigri, grim-faced in body armor, stood next to Samary, slightly comical with his helmet askew and rifle hanging from a sling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"You're almost on something with the equivalent speed of a motorised vehicle, but not wearing a motorbike helmet," Burns says, noting that motorbike riders typically wear other protective gear such as leathers and gloves.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

As Díaz got set for his next pitch, Freeman tapped on his helmet in a playful attempt to challenge the call.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The Australian adjusted his helmet and goggles before setting off but he fell at the end of his run.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

In the late 1860s, it got a huge boost with the introduction of a diving helmet fitted to a watertight suit.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler