washbasin helmet
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Etymology edit
From the helmet's appearance, similar to a washbasin of the early 20th century.
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Noun edit
washbasin helmet (plural washbasin helmets)
- (military, slang) A style of soldier's helmet that looks the same or similar to the helmet used by the British Empire, Commonwealth and U.S. soldiery during World War I.