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Helmet
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Helmet
A personal protective device of hardened plastic (or other materials) worn on the head to decrease the severity of injuries in the event of an accident

helmet
Public health A personal protective device of hardened plastic worn on the head to ↓ severity of injuries in the event of an accident. See Pro cap helmet.


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Packing three or four helmets in a storage bin with flight gear is a recipe for broken visors, crushed helmets, damage to the helmet shells and the energy absorbing liner.
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