tin hat

/tɪn hæt/
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Other forms: tin hats

Definitions of tin hat
  1. noun
    a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers
    synonyms: hard hat, safety hat
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    type of:
    helmet
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
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