ten-gallon hat

/ˌtɛn ˌˈgælən ˌhæt/
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Definitions of ten-gallon hat
  1. noun
    a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands
    synonyms: cowboy hat
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    type of:
    chapeau, hat, lid
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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