steel pot helmet

English

Etymology

From the helmet's steel construction and pot-like appearance.

Pronunciation

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Noun

steel pot helmet (plural steel pot helmets)

  1. (military, slang) A style of soldier's helmet resembling the helmet used by U.S. soldiery from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
    Synonym: steel pot
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