hat

[ hat ]

/ hæt /

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noun

a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.

Roman Catholic Church.

the distinctive head covering of a cardinal.
the office or dignity of a cardinal.Compare red hat.

verb (used with object), hat·ted, hat·ting.

to provide with a hat; put a hat on.

Idioms for hat

hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand.

pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp.

take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring.

talk through one's hat, to speak without knowing the facts; make unsupported or incorrect statements: He is talking through his hat when he says he'll make the team.

throw / toss one's hat in / into the ring, to become a participant in a contest, especially to declare one's candidacy for political office: His friends are urging him to throw his hat in the ring.

under one's hat, confidential; private; secret: I'll tell you the real story, but keep it under your hat.

wear two / several hats, to function in more than one capacity; fill two or more positions: He wears two hats, serving as the company's comptroller as well as its chief executive officer.

Origin of hat

before 900; Middle English; Old English hætt; cognate with Old Norse hǫttr hood; akin to hood¹

OTHER WORDS FROM hat

hatless, adjectivehat·less·ness, nounhatlike, adjective

Words nearby hat

hastily, Hastings, Hastings, Battle of, hasty, hasty pudding, hat, Hatasu, hatband, hatbox, hatch, Hatch Act

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for hat

Adjusting to changes at the drop of a hat is common in most kitchens, but it’s something Rivera was used to well before he started working in restaurants.
Eric Rivera Is Playing the Game|Alberto Perez|October 1, 2020|Eater
Decades after her stint in Scandinavia, she still watched Ingmar Bergman films without the subtitles — and wore a small top hat, conferred on her along with an honorary doctorate by the University of Lund, to academic occasions.
The Trip Abroad That Awakened RBG to Feminism|Fiona Zublin|September 19, 2020|Ozy
For a fleeting moment, I was Jackie Kennedy sans the pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat.
Anti-maskers assaulted my husband|Matt Foreman|September 1, 2020|Washington Blade
Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES – They announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.
Trump’s call for a Goodyear boycott might mean new tires for the presidential limo|Claire Zillman, reporter|August 20, 2020|Fortune

In high school, we began knitting, starting with sweaters and hats.
Crafting our path|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Just another example of a guy in a John B. Stetson hat saving the day.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Stetson returned east in 1865 and created his own hat company, which produced high-quality hats made for outdoor use.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Based on the hat he had created for himself, Stetson made a version called “The Boss of the Plains.”
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
John B. Stetson was born in 1830 in New Jersey, the son of a hat maker.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A gifted marketer, he sent samples of the hat to merchandisers all over the West, asking for a minimum order of a dozen.
My Love Letter to the Stetson|Mark McKinnon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A gentleman seated on the roof appeared to recognise her—at least, he took his hat off as he passed.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 374, December, 1846|Various
His hat was jammed on to his head and had been almost smashed in the jamming.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope
His hat was off before he opened the door; his comforter too.
A Christmas Carol|Charles Dickens
So saying, he clapped his hat upon his head and walked out of the cabin.
By order of the company|Mary Johnston
He added no more; but took his hat and sword, and went out of the room.
The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless|Eliza Haywood

British Dictionary definitions for hat

hat

/ (hæt) /

noun

any of various head coverings, esp one with a brim and a shaped crown
(in combination)hatrack

informal a role or capacity

at the drop of a hat without hesitation or delay

I'll eat my hat informal I will be greatly surprised if (something that proves me wrong) happensI'll eat my hat if this book comes out late

hat in hand humbly or servilely

keep something under one's hat to keep something secret

my hat (interjection) British informal

my word! my goodness!
nonsense!

old hat something stale or old-fashioned

out of a hat

as if by magic
at random

pass the hat round or send the hat round to collect money, as for a cause

take off one's hat to to admire or congratulate

talk through one's hat

to talk foolishly
to deceive or bluff

throw one's hat at it Irish to give up all hope of getting or achieving somethingyou can throw your hat at it now

throw one's hat in the ring or toss one's hat in the ring to announce one's intentions to be a candidate or contestant

verb hats, hatting or hatted

(tr) to supply (a person, etc) with a hat or put a hat on (someone)

Derived forms of hat

hatless, adjectivehatlike, adjective

Word Origin for hat

Old English hætt; related to Old Norse höttr cap, Latin cassis helmet; see hood 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with hat

hat

In addition to the idioms beginning with hat

hate someone's guts
hat in hand
hat in the ring
hats off to
hat trick

also see:

at the drop of a hat
brass hat
eat one's hat
hang on to your hat
hang up (one's hat)
hard hat
hats off to
keep under one's hat
knock into a cocked hat
pass the hat
pull out of a hat
take one's hat off to
talk through one's hat
throw one's hat in the ring
wear another hat

Also see undercap.

单词	hat
释义	hat [ hat ] / hæt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR hat ON THESAURUS.COM noun a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. Roman Catholic Church. the distinctive head covering of a cardinal. the office or dignity of a cardinal.Compare red hat. verb (used with object), hat·ted, hat·ting. to provide with a hat; put a hat on. Idioms for hat hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand. pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp. take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring. talk through one's hat, to speak without knowing the facts; make unsupported or incorrect statements: He is talking through his hat when he says he'll make the team. throw / toss one's hat in / into the ring, to become a participant in a contest, especially to declare one's candidacy for political office: His friends are urging him to throw his hat in the ring. under one's hat, confidential; private; secret: I'll tell you the real story, but keep it under your hat. wear two / several hats, to function in more than one capacity; fill two or more positions: He wears two hats, serving as the company's comptroller as well as its chief executive officer. Origin of hat before 900; Middle English; Old English hætt; cognate with Old Norse hǫttr hood; akin to hood¹ OTHER WORDS FROM hat hatless, adjectivehat·less·ness, nounhatlike, adjective Words nearby hat hastily, Hastings, Hastings, Battle of, hasty, hasty pudding, hat, Hatasu, hatband, hatbox, hatch, Hatch Act Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hat Adjusting to changes at the drop of a hat is common in most kitchens, but it’s something Rivera was used to well before he started working in restaurants. Eric Rivera Is Playing the Game\|Alberto Perez\|October 1, 2020\|Eater Decades after her stint in Scandinavia, she still watched Ingmar Bergman films without the subtitles — and wore a small top hat, conferred on her along with an honorary doctorate by the University of Lund, to academic occasions. The Trip Abroad That Awakened RBG to Feminism\|Fiona Zublin\|September 19, 2020\|Ozy For a fleeting moment, I was Jackie Kennedy sans the pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat. Anti-maskers assaulted my husband\|Matt Foreman\|September 1, 2020\|Washington Blade Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES – They announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Trump’s call for a Goodyear boycott might mean new tires for the presidential limo\|Claire Zillman, reporter\|August 20, 2020\|Fortune In high school, we began knitting, starting with sweaters and hats. Crafting our path\|Tate Ryan-Mosley\|August 19, 2020\|MIT Technology Review Just another example of a guy in a John B. Stetson hat saving the day. My Love Letter to the Stetson\|Mark McKinnon\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Stetson returned east in 1865 and created his own hat company, which produced high-quality hats made for outdoor use. My Love Letter to the Stetson\|Mark McKinnon\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Based on the hat he had created for himself, Stetson made a version called “The Boss of the Plains.” My Love Letter to the Stetson\|Mark McKinnon\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST John B. Stetson was born in 1830 in New Jersey, the son of a hat maker. My Love Letter to the Stetson\|Mark McKinnon\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A gifted marketer, he sent samples of the hat to merchandisers all over the West, asking for a minimum order of a dozen. My Love Letter to the Stetson\|Mark McKinnon\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A gentleman seated on the roof appeared to recognise her—at least, he took his hat off as he passed. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 374, December, 1846\|Various His hat was jammed on to his head and had been almost smashed in the jamming. Ayala's Angel\|Anthony Trollope His hat was off before he opened the door; his comforter too. A Christmas Carol\|Charles Dickens So saying, he clapped his hat upon his head and walked out of the cabin. By order of the company\|Mary Johnston He added no more; but took his hat and sword, and went out of the room. The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless\|Eliza Haywood British Dictionary definitions for hat hat / (hæt) / noun any of various head coverings, esp one with a brim and a shaped crown (in combination)hatrack informal a role or capacity at the drop of a hat without hesitation or delay I'll eat my hat informal I will be greatly surprised if (something that proves me wrong) happensI'll eat my hat if this book comes out late hat in hand humbly or servilely keep something under one's hat to keep something secret my hat (interjection) British informal my word! my goodness! nonsense! old hat something stale or old-fashioned out of a hat as if by magic at random pass the hat round or send the hat round to collect money, as for a cause take off one's hat to to admire or congratulate talk through one's hat to talk foolishly to deceive or bluff throw one's hat at it Irish to give up all hope of getting or achieving somethingyou can throw your hat at it now throw one's hat in the ring or toss one's hat in the ring to announce one's intentions to be a candidate or contestant verb hats, hatting or hatted (tr) to supply (a person, etc) with a hat or put a hat on (someone) Derived forms of hat hatless, adjectivehatlike, adjective Word Origin for hat Old English hætt; related to Old Norse höttr cap, Latin cassis helmet; see hood 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with hat hat In addition to the idioms beginning with hat hate someone's guts hat in hand hat in the ring hats off to hat trick also see: at the drop of a hat brass hat eat one's hat hang on to your hat hang up (one's hat) hard hat hats off to keep under one's hat knock into a cocked hat pass the hat pull out of a hat take one's hat off to talk through one's hat throw one's hat in the ring wear another hat Also see undercap. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to hat helmet, fedora, headgear, lid, straw, bucket, bonnet, sailor, skimmer, millinery, chapeau, bowler, boater, sombrero, topper, tam, headpiece
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hat

noun

verb (used with object), hat·ted, hat·ting.

Idioms for hat

Origin of hat

OTHER WORDS FROM hat

Words nearby hat

Example sentences from the Web for hat

British Dictionary definitions for hat

noun

verb hats, hatting or hatted

Derived forms of hat

Word Origin for hat

Idioms and Phrases with hat

Words related to hat