Helmet vs. Halfhelm

Helmet vs. Halfhelm — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Helmet and Halfhelm

Helmetnoun

A protective head covering made of hard material, such as leather, metal, or plastic

A firefighter's uniform includes a helmet.

Halfhelmnoun

A simple skullcap or cervelliere which protects only the top of the head, in contrast to a greathelm or other helmet that would protect the whole head.

Helmetnoun

The headgear with a glass mask worn by deep-sea divers.

Helmetnoun

A pith helmet; a topi.

Helmetnoun

A head covering, such as a balaclava, that is shaped like a helmet.

Helmetnoun

A piece of armor, usually made of metal, designed to protect the head.

ADVERTISEMENT

Helmetnoun

(Botany) The hood-shaped sepal or corolla of some flowers.

Helmetverb

To provide with or put on a helmet.

Helmetnoun

A protective head covering, usually part of armour.

Helmetnoun

That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.

Helmetnoun

The upper part of a chemist's retort.

Helmetnoun

The hood-shaped upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.

ADVERTISEMENT

Helmetnoun

A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.

Helmetnoun

(heraldry) The feature above a shield on a coat of arms.

Helmetnoun

The glans penis.

Helmetverb

(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a helmet.

Helmetnoun

armor plate that protects the head

Helmetnoun

a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows