HAT

[noun] [C] - a covering for the head that is not part of a piece of clothinga straw/felt/fur/leather/cotton hata woolly/knitted hata wide-brimmed hatJohnny was wearing a new hat that Angi had made for him.See picture: HatsWhen someone says they are wearing a particular hat, they mean they are doing only one of the various jobs or responsibilities they have."Which hat are you wearing (= Which is your main responsibility) at this event?"I'll be wearing my parent's hat (= I'm acting only as a parent) at the school concert.If you say that you take your hat off to someone, you mean that you admire them for an achievement.So Emma actually manages to juggle two small children and a full-time job, does she? Well, I take my hat off to her.(dated) If you say hats off to someone you are praising and thanking them for doing something helpful.Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party!If you throw/toss your hat into the ring, you show your intentions, or (esp. US) you enter a, usually political, competition.