hat
The definition of a hat is a covering for the head, or someone's role in a job or in life.
(noun)- An example of a hat is a fedora.
- An example of a hat is the role of teacher.
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See hat in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a covering for the head, usually with a brim and a crown
- any of the several titles, positions, jobs, roles, etc. that one person may have
Origin: ME < OE hætt, akin to OFris hat, Ger hut < IE base *kadh-, to cover, protect > hood, heed, L cassis, helmet
See hat in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim.
- a. A head covering of distinctive color and shape worn as a symbol of office.b. The office symbolized by the wearing of such a head covering.
- A role or office symbolized by or as if by the wearing of different hats: wears two hats—one as parent and one as corporate executive.
To supply or cover with a hat.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English hǽt, hǽtt
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