shinguard

noun

A protective pad worn over the front of the lower leg, especially during sports.

Example sentences

“Soccer referees check that every player is wearing shinguards.”
“He forgot his left shinguard and had to borrow one from a teammate.”

Also written 'shin guard' as two words; British English often says 'shin pad'. Standard equipment in soccer.

Synonyms for shinguard

shin pad

Related words

stopwatchA watch that can be started and stopped to measure exactly how much time has passed.mouthguardA protective piece, usually plastic, worn inside the mouth to cover the upper or lower teeth, or both.scoreboardA big display at a game or competition that shows how many points each side has.gogglesProtective glasses with a flexible frame that fits tightly around the eyes.dugoutA low, sheltered bench area beside a sports field where coaches and substitute players sit during a match.helmetA strong covering worn on the head for protection, historically part of a soldier's armor.