Helmet — For other uses, see Helmet (disambiguation). A woman wearing a cycling helmet A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., English policeman s helmet) without protective … Wikipedia
helmet — helmeted, adj. helmetlike, adj. /hel mit/, n. 1. any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc. 2. medieval armor for the head. 3. (in fencing, singlestick, etc.) a protective device for… … Universalium
Leather — For other uses, see Leather (disambiguation). Modern leather working tools Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different… … Wikipedia
helmet — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ leather, metal, plastic, steel, tin (esp. BrE) ▪ protective ▪ full face, visored … Collocations dictionary
Firefighter's helmet — Fire helmets from around the world on display at the Hall of Flame For centuries, firefighters have worn helmets to protect them from heat, cinders and falling objects. Contents 1 … Wikipedia
History of the football helmet — Professionals and amateurs alike wear protective gear to reduce the chance of injury while playing the game of American Football. The history of the football helmet is responsive to both the evolution of materials technology and rule changes in… … Wikipedia
Football helmet — A football helmet A is a protective device used primarily in American football and Canadian football. It consists of a hard plastic top with thick padding on the inside, a facemask made of one or more plastic bars, and a chinstrap. Some players… … Wikipedia
Combat helmet — American Enhanced Combat Helmet A combat helmet or battle helmet is a type of personal armor designed specifically to protect the head during combat. Helmets are among the oldest forms of personal protective equipment and are known to have been… … Wikipedia
Leatherhead (helmet) — The leatherhead, is a term used for an old style leather helmet used by some firefighters in the US and Canada. Leatherhead is also slang for a firefighter who uses the leather helmet. The leather helmet is also an international symbol of… … Wikipedia
Brodie helmet — M1917 helmet worn by members of the U.S. 5th Marine Regiment. The Brodie helmet, called Helmet, steel, Mark I helmet in Britain and the M1917 Helmet in the U.S., was a steel combat helmet designed and patented in 1915 by the Briton John Leopold… … Wikipedia
