Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun high_hat

2 senses of high hat

Sense 1
high-hat cymbal, high hat -- (cymbals that are operated by a foot pedal)
       => 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
dress hat, high hat, opera hat, silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver -- (a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur)
       => hat, chapeau, 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)