washbasin helmet

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English[edit]

a washbasin helmet used by the U.S. Marines

Etymology[edit]

From the helmet's appearance, similar to a washbasin of the early 20th century.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

washbasin helmet (plural washbasin helmets)

  1. (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.

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