Definition of hat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
headwearhead covering that has a brim and a crown
- She wore a wide-brimmed hat to the beach..
2.
rolesrole or function someone assumes
- He wears many hats in the company.
3.
lotteryRare receptacle for drawing names or numbersRare
- The winner was picked out of the hat.
Verb
wearRare place a head covering on one's headRare
- She decided to hat before going outside..
Images of hat
head covering that has a brim and a crown 
receptacle for drawing names or numbers
Expressions with hat
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acknowledgment or expression of gratitude
A hat tip to Jane for her helpful advice.
person or character in a story identified as a hero
In westerns, the white hat often faces a black-hatted villain..
achievement of three successes in a single game or similar context
She scored a hat trick in the last quarter of the match..
person who causes trouble or mischief
Everyone knew him as the bad hat of the class.
remove a hat from one's head
He took his hat off as he entered the room.
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
say you are sure, accepting a ridiculous result if wrong
If he wins the race, I’ll eat my hat!
perform a surprising or clever action that seems impossible
She managed to pull a rabbit from a hat and solve the problem quickly.
say a hat looks old-fashioned or out of style
Wearing that hat really dates you in today's trends.
express interest in participating or competing for something
She decided to throw her name in the hat for the team captain position..
end one's career or retire from work
After 40 years, he decided to hang up his hat.
announce intention to compete or participate in a contest
She decided to toss her hat in the ring for mayor.
announce intention to enter a contest or seek a position
Several young leaders decided to toss their hat into the ring.
extremely black in color or appearance
The sky was black as the magician's hat.
score three goals in one game
He hopes to get a hat trick tonight.
reside or call a place home
After years of traveling, he decided to hang his hat in Texas.
prepare for something surprising or exciting
Hang onto your hat, we're about to take off!
prepare for something exciting or difficult
Hold onto your hat, this ride is going to be wild!
stay calm and do not get angry or upset
Keep your hat on, there's no need to shout!
randomly or without planning
The winner was chosen out of a hat.
ask people for money contributions
We decided to pass round the hat for charity.
collect money from a group for a common purpose
At the meeting, they decided to pass the hat for the charity project..
solve a problem in an unexpected way
He managed to produce a rabbit from a hat to fix the issue.
choose or produce something in a surprising or random way
He managed to pull out of the hat a perfect answer.
Origin of hat
Old English, hæt (head covering)
Terms with hat included in their meaning
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clothing
projecting rim of a hat
securing headgear
strap that fits under the chin to secure a hat or helmet
type of hat
rounded cap with a small stiff brim in front
costume accessory
headband or hat with two round black ear shapes
winter hat
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
fashion
hat designed for sports or sporty look
protective hat
hat worn to protect from sun
clothing
brimmed hat or cap designed to shield the eyes from the sun
Mexican hat
hat with a wide brim and high crown
fashion
round felt hat with a narrow brim
sports
hat worn while playing golf
hat fashion
having a very wide edge around the base
tropical wear
lightweight hat for sun protection in hot climates
humorous
imaginary hat worn to help solve problems
regional vocabulary
knitted brimless hat, common name in Canada
clothing
brim or peak of a cap or hat
fashion
stiff straw hat with flat brim and crown
clothing
flat-topped conical red hat with a black tassel
headwear
soft hat made from knitted fabric for the head
fashion
small round hat with flat top and short brim
clothing
close-fitting knitted hat often worn in cold weather
formal occasions
formal men's suit with morning coat and top hat
type of hat
stiff felt hat with a rounded crown
tradition
black band on arm or hat for mourning
Examples of hat in a sentence
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat. She took on the hat of a leader. As a parent, he wears the hat of a teacher. Names were drawn from the hat at the event. Each participant's number was placed in the hat. He always hats before heading out into the cold.
The actor hatted himself for the role in the period drama.
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- French:chapeau, mettre un chapeau, ...
- German:Hut, einen Hut aufsetzen, ...
- Italian:cappello, mettersi un cappello, ...
- Spanish:gorro, cubrirse la cabeza, ...
- Portuguese:chapéu, colocar um chapéu, ...
- Chinese:帽子, 戴帽子, ...
- Japanese:帽子, 帽子をかぶる, ...
- Arabic:قُبَّعَة, لَبِسَ, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹבַע, לַחְבּוֹשׁ כּוֹבַע, ...
- Russian:шляпа, надеть шляпу, ...
- Ukrainian:капелюх, надягати капелюх, ...
- Hindi:टोपी, टोपी पहनना, ...
Definition of HAT - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: human African trypanosomiasisTECH. disease caused by parasites in AfricaTECH.
- HAT is a serious disease caused by parasites in Africa.
- Doctors are researching new treatments for human African trypanosomiasis.
- The spread of human African trypanosomiasis is a major health concern.
Origin of HAT
Old English hæt (hat)
View all translations of HAT
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- French:trypanosomiase humaine africaine, ...
- German:Schlafkrankheit, ...
- Italian:tripanosomiasi africana umana, ...
- Spanish:HAT, ...
- Portuguese:tripanossomíase africana humana, ...
- Chinese:人类非洲锥虫病, ...
- Japanese:ヒトアフリカトリパノソーマ症, ...
- Arabic:مرض النوم, ...
- Hebrew:HAT, ...
- Russian:ХАТ, ...
- Ukrainian:африканський трипаносомоз людини, ...
- Hindi:मानव अफ्रीकी ट्रिपैनोसोमियासिस, ...
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