crash helmet

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crash helmet

A padded helmet, as one worn by bicyclists, motorcyclists, or aviators, to protect the head in case of accident.

crash helmet

(Clothing & Fashion) a padded helmet worn for motorcycling, flying, bobsleighing, etc, to protect the head in a crash

crash′ hel`met

a helmet to protect the head, worn by motorcyclists, automobile racers, etc.

[1915–20]

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Noun

crash helmet - a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents

helmet - a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

skid lid - a crash helmet

Translations

casco

crash helmet

n → casco (di protezione)

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