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tin hat

 

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Noun tin hat has 1 sense
  1. hard hat, tin hat, safety hat - a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers
    --1 is a kind of helmet

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Tin Hat

Definition: A tin hat refers to a type of headgear made from tin or other lightweight materials, typically worn for protection or symbolic purposes, often associated with military or historical contexts.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A metal helmet worn by soldiers for protection during combat or in hazardous conditions.

Example Sentence: The soldier put on his tin hat before heading into battle.

Sense 2: A symbolic headgear worn to represent a particular group, belief, or ideology.

Example Sentence: The activist proudly wore a tin hat at the protest to display his support for freedom of speech.

Sense 3: A humorous term used to describe someone who is excessively cautious, paranoid, or distrustful.

Example Sentence: I always wear a tin hat when discussing conspiracy theories with my brother; he's a true tin hat!

Sense 4: Informal term used regionally (local usage) to refer to a hat made of tin or materials resembling it.

Example Sentence: In my hometown, many farmers wear tin hats while working in the fields to protect themselves from falling debris.

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