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helmet

[hel-mit] / ˈhɛl mɪt /


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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“One of our fire captains tried to get in through a window and he has a melted helmet as a result.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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

The Spaniard capped a remarkable comeback from injury last year, winning his first championship since 2019 after a gruelling struggle that almost forced him to hang up his helmet.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

His face was obscured almost entirely by a huge beard and mustache, and a domed helmet with a point on top came down to his eyebrows.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack