crash helmet

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crash helmet

A cyclist puts on a crash helmet before starting her ride.

Definition

Noun: A crash helmet is a type of protective headgear. It is specifically designed with padding and a hard outer shell to protect a person's head from injury during an accident, particularly while riding a bicycle or motorcycle.

Usage

The term crash helmet is used to refer to the safety equipment worn by cyclists and motorcyclists. It is a specific type of helmet intended for impact protection. - It is essential to wear a crash helmet when riding a motorbike. - The new safety regulations require all bicycle couriers to use a crash helmet.

Examples
  • The motorcyclist survived the collision because he was wearing a sturdy crash helmet.
  • Before starting the engine, she fastened the strap of her crash helmet.
  • The law mandates that every passenger on a motorcycle must also wear a crash helmet.
Advanced Usage
  • As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe related things.
    • crash helmet safety standards, crash helmet design, crash helmet legislation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Helmet (noun): The general term for any protective head covering, which includes a crash helmet as a specific type. Other types include (for construction), , and (often synonymous with crash helmet).
Synonyms
  • Safety helmet: A general synonym, though it can refer to helmets for other activities.
  • Protective helmet: Emphasizes the protective function.
  • Motorcycle helmet / Bike helmet: More specific terms indicating the vehicle used.
Related Idioms and Phrases

(This specific piece of safety equipment is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions. The related phrases are practical and descriptive.) - To don/put on a crash helmet: To wear or fasten the helmet. - To strap on a crash helmet: To secure it using its straps.

crash helmet

A cyclist puts on a crash helmet before starting her ride.

Noun
  1. a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents