HIGH HAT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does high hat mean? 

• HIGH HAT (noun)
  The noun HIGH HAT has 2 senses:

1. cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal

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

  Familiarity information: HIGH HAT used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HIGH HAT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

high-hat cymbal; high hat

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

cymbal (a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

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

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)