hard-hat
1Hard hat — The inside of a typical hard hat A hard hat is a type of …
2hard hat — ˈhard hat noun [countable] 1. a protective hat worn by builders: • Hard hats are now required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for all construction workers. 2. informal JOBS a worker in the building industry: • People working… …
3hard hat — hard′ hat or hard′hat n. 1) a protective helmet of metal or plastic, esp. as worn by construction or factory workers 2) inf a construction worker, esp. a member of a construction workers union 3) inf inf a working class conservative • Etymology:… …
4hard|hat — «H HAT», noun, or hard hat, 1. a rigid hat or helmet worn especially by construction workers as protection against falling objects. 2. U.S. a construction worker. 3. U.S., an outspoken conservative or reactionary, especially one who believes in… …
5hard hat — hard hats N COUNT A hard hat is a hat made from a hard material, which people wear to protect their heads on building sites or in factories, or when riding a horse …
6hard hat — also hardhat, hard hat, late 14c., helmet; 1935, derby hat; meaning safety helmet is from 1953; used figuratively for construction worker from 1970 …
7hard hat — n. ☆ 1. a protective helmet worn by construction workers, miners, etc. ☆ 2. Slang such a worker hard hat adj …
8hard hat — n a protective hat, worn especially by workers in places where buildings are being built …
9hard hat — ► NOUN ▪ a rigid protective helmet, as worn by factory and building workers …
10hard hat — noun 1. a worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc. • Syn: ↑construction worker • Hypernyms: ↑craftsman, ↑artisan, ↑journeyman, ↑artificer 2. a lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers …
