hat (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hæt/

Definition

A shaped covering for the head, typically with a brim and a soft crown.

Examples

• He tipped his hat politely to the lady.

• The detective wore a fedora hat.

• She knitted a warm hat for the winter.

How to Use hat

hat off to (idiom)

To express admiration or respect for someone. — "I take my hat off to the volunteers for their hard work."

under the hat (idiom)

Kept secret or confidential. — "He let me in on a secret, but it has to stay under the hat."

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