great helm
/ɡɹeɪt.hɛlm/
great helm noun: a helmet in the form of a flat-topped or curved barrel of metal with small openings for sight and ventilation, worn chiefly from the 12th to 14th century.
Noun
great helm (plural great helms)
- A helmet in the form of a flat-topped or curved barrel of metal with small openings for sight and ventilation, worn chiefly from the 12th to 14th century.
- Synonyms:
- barrel helm, bucket helm, heaume, pot helm
Synonyms of great helm
- barrel helm
- bucket helm
- heaume
- pot helm
Forms of great helm
| plural | great helms |
|---|---|
| alternative form | greathelm |
Questions about great helm
- What does great helm mean?
- Great helm means a helmet in the form of a flat-topped or curved barrel of metal with small openings for sight and ventilation, worn chiefly from the 12th to 14th century.
- What part of speech is great helm?
- Great helm is a noun.
- How do you pronounce great helm?
- Great helm is pronounced /ɡɹeɪt.hɛlm/.
- What is the plural of great helm?
- The plural of great helm is great helms.
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