HIGH HAT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur

Synonyms:

beaver; dress hat; high hat; opera hat; silk hat; stovepipe; top hat; topper

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("high hat" is a kind of...):

chapeau; hat; lid (headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim)

man's clothing (clothing that is designed for men to wear)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal

Synonyms:

high-hat cymbal; high hat