brain bucket

The term "brain bucket" humorously refers to protective headgear, commonly used in activities like motorcycling, cycling, and military operations.

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Definition

B2General Safety

(slang, informal)A helmet worn to protect the head from injuries.

Example

  • Don't forget to wear your brain bucket before you hit the road on your motorcycle.

C1Historical

(dated)An old term referring to the skull.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brain bucket":

bucket headbump cappoliceman's helmetpit helmetsled head