steel pot helmet
English
editEtymology
editFrom the helmet's steel construction and pot-like appearance.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editsteel pot helmet (plural steel pot helmets)
- (military, slang) a style of soldier's helmet resembling the helmet used by U.S. soldiery from WWII and the Korean and American-Vietnam Wars.
Synonyms
edit- steel pot (abbreviation)