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A '''hat''' is an article of clothing that is worn on the head, either for protection from climate change, from a physical environmental effect(such as the hard hat) or to present a formal, sporty, rustic, or adventurous appearance. Hats come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. | A '''hat''' is an article of clothing that is worn on the head, either for protection from climate change, from a physical environmental effect(such as the hard hat) or to present a formal, sporty, rustic, or adventurous appearance. Hats come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. | ||
Although there are many words for hat, the different terms associated with the object represent the different styles of hats. | |||
*A '''cap''' is a type of hat that either conforms to the shape of the head, or is an extruded hat with very little or no brim. | |||
*A '''beret''' is a style of hat which has has a slightly-elastic rim that keeps the hat on, which a upside-down trapezoidal shape cloth piece attached. A beret is commonly worn with one side down and the other side up, resulting in a wedge shape. | |||
*A '''derby''' hat and a '''bolwer''' hat are similar in shape; they offer a short brim and a round dome on top. | |||
*A '''stovepipe''' hat is a tall flat-top hat, with an average size brim: [[Abraham Lincoln]] is usually characterized as wearing this style of hat. The hat worn by the character [[Uncle Sam]] is also similar. A '''top hat''' is similar, but shorter. | |||
*A '''fedora''' is a hat which has a fairly-wide flexible brim and a square-like dome on top, with a "pinch" in the middle on either side. | |||
*A '''cowboy''' hat is one with wide brim, usually curved upward at the sides in order to maintain a flat level front. The top of the hat has a dimple in the middle, creating a mountain-valley-mountain like shape. | |||
Revision as of 19:34, 18 October 2007
A hat is an article of clothing that is worn on the head, either for protection from climate change, from a physical environmental effect(such as the hard hat) or to present a formal, sporty, rustic, or adventurous appearance. Hats come in many shapes, sizes, and colors.
Although there are many words for hat, the different terms associated with the object represent the different styles of hats.
- A cap is a type of hat that either conforms to the shape of the head, or is an extruded hat with very little or no brim.
- A beret is a style of hat which has has a slightly-elastic rim that keeps the hat on, which a upside-down trapezoidal shape cloth piece attached. A beret is commonly worn with one side down and the other side up, resulting in a wedge shape.
- A derby hat and a bolwer hat are similar in shape; they offer a short brim and a round dome on top.
- A stovepipe hat is a tall flat-top hat, with an average size brim: Abraham Lincoln is usually characterized as wearing this style of hat. The hat worn by the character Uncle Sam is also similar. A top hat is similar, but shorter.
- A fedora is a hat which has a fairly-wide flexible brim and a square-like dome on top, with a "pinch" in the middle on either side.
- A cowboy hat is one with wide brim, usually curved upward at the sides in order to maintain a flat level front. The top of the hat has a dimple in the middle, creating a mountain-valley-mountain like shape.