coal scuttle helmet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the helmet's appearance similar to a coal scuttle (coal bucket) of the early 20th century.
Meanings
- (slang) A style of soldier's helmet that is almost identical to resembles the helmet used by current Chilean soldiery, German soldiery at the end of World War I and during World War II, and Chinese soldiery during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coal scuttle helmets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
steel pot helmet · washbasin helmet