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Noun: hard hat  haa(r)d hat
  1. A worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc.
    - construction worker
  2. A lightweight protective helmet (plastic or metal) worn by construction workers
    - tin hat, safety hat

Derived forms: hard hats

Type of: artificer, artisan, craftsman, craftsperson, helmet, journeyman

Encyclopedia: Hard hat