tin hat
The term "tin hat" has historical military significance and contemporary slang usage.
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Definition
B2Military
(historical)A steel helmet worn by soldiers, especially during World War I and II.
Example
- The soldier put on his tin hat before heading into battle.
- During the war, every soldier was issued a tin hat for protection.
C1Slang
(informal)A head covering made of tinfoil, often associated with conspiracy theorists.
Example
- He joked that he needed a tin hat to block out the government's mind control signals.
- The movie depicted characters wearing tin hats to protect themselves from aliens.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tin hat":
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