- a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
- Roman Catholic Church.
- the distinctive head covering of a cardinal.
- the office or dignity of a cardinal.
- to provide with a hat; put a hat on.
- humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand.
- to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp.
- to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring.
- to speak without knowing the facts; make unsupported or incorrect statements: He is talking through his hat when he says he'll make the team.
- to become a participant in a contest, especially to declare one's candidacy for political office: His friends are urging him to throw his hat in the ring.
- confidential; private; secret: I'll tell you the real story, but keep it under your hat.
- to function in more than one capacity; fill two or more positions: He wears two hats, serving as the company's comptroller as well as its chief executive officer.
- any of various head coverings, esp one with a brim and a shaped crown
- (in combination)
- a role or capacity
- without hesitation or delay
- I will be greatly surprised if (something that proves me wrong) happens
- humbly or servilely
- to keep something secret
- my hat (interjection) British informal
- my word! my goodness!
- nonsense!
- something stale or old-fashioned
- out of a hat
- as if by magic
- at random
- to collect money, as for a cause
- to admire or congratulate
- talk through one's hat
- to talk foolishly
- to deceive or bluff
- to give up all hope of getting or achieving something
- to announce one's intentions to be a candidate or contestant
- to supply (a person, etc) with a hat or put a hat on (someone)
