washbasin helmet

noun

A style of soldier's helmet that is almost identical to or resembles the helmet used by the British Empire, Commonwealth and U.S. soldiery during World War I.

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Meanings

nounwashbasin helmet (plural washbasin helmets)

plural washbasin helmets

  1. slanggovernmentA style of soldier's helmet that is almost identical to or resembles the helmet used by the British Empire, Commonwealth and U.S. soldiery during World War I.

Origin

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

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APA

washbasin helmet. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/washbasin%20helmet

MLA

“washbasin helmet.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/washbasin%20helmet. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “washbasin helmet,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/washbasin%20helmet.

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