"washbasin helmet" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-washbasin helmet.ogg [Australia] Forms: washbasin helmets [plural]
Etymology: From the helmet's appearance, similar to a washbasin of the early 20th century. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 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. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Military Related terms: steel pot helmet, coal scuttle helmet
    Sense id: en-washbasin_helmet-en-noun-EaCNjpUT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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