helmet (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlmɪt/
Definition
A protective covering for the head, often made of hard material, worn in activities such as sports, construction, or combat.
Examples
The knight wore a metal helmet into battle.
Always wear a helmet when you go skateboarding.
Construction workers must wear hard hats, which are a type of helmet.
How to Use helmet
- helmet for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the purpose or activity for which the helmet is designed. — "This helmet is designed for skiing."
- helmet of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates possession or belonging, often in a historical or figurative context. — "The knight donned the helmet of his ancestors."
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