bonedome
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Meaning · English
An aviator's protective helmet.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Unlike their USAF brethren with their 'bonedomes', the Australian pilots were only issued WW II type leather helmets. They afforded scant protection.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bonedome” mean?
An aviator's protective helmet.
Is “bonedome” formal or informal?
bonedome is generally slang.