washbasin helmet

English

a washbasin helmet used by the U.S. Marines

Etymology

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

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Noun

washbasin helmet (plural washbasin helmets)

(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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