Sports - Protective Equipment

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a piece of padding worn to absorb impacts and shield the body during sports like horseback riding

Ex: The horseback rider donned a body protector before mounting their horse .

a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football

arm pad [noun]

a protective piece of equipment worn on the forearm or elbow to cushion impacts and prevent injuries during sports or activities such as football, lacrosse, or volleyball

Ex: The arm pad 's foam padding absorbed the impact of the ball during the game .

a protective piece of equipment worn on the legs by batters to absorb the impact of the baseball

Ex: The umpire inspected the batter 's equipment , including the condition of the batting pads .
hip pad [noun]

a protective gear worn over the hips to cushion impacts and reduce the risk of injury during contact sports or activities such as football, hockey, or rugby

Ex: The young athlete 's hip pads were customized with team colors and logos .

a protective gear worn over the thigh in sports like cricket or American football to absorb impact and prevent injury

Ex: Every rugby player on the team wore thigh pads to shield their thighs during tackles .
knee pad [noun]

a protective equipment worn over the knee to cushion impacts and prevent injuries during sports like volleyball, basketball, or skateboarding

Ex: The knee pad 's foam padding absorbs shocks and reduces the risk of bruising or abrasions .

a supportive device worn around the ankle to provide stability, reduce movement, and prevent injuries during physical activities, especially sports like basketball, soccer, or running

Ex: The basketball player wore an ankle brace to support his injured ankle during the game .

a protective piece of equipment worn over the shin and lower leg to prevent injuries during sports such as soccer, field hockey, or rugby

Ex: The shin guard 's hard shell and padding absorbed impacts and minimized bruising .

a protective pad worn around the neck to shield the throat from impacts, commonly used in sports like hockey and baseball

Ex: Do n't forget to pack your throat guard for hockey practice today .

the protective pads worn on the legs to shield them from blows, commonly used in sports like baseball and cricket

Ex: Properly fitted leg guards are crucial to prevent injuries from hard-hit balls or pucks .

a padded vest worn by athletes in sports with high risk of blows to the ribs, like motocross or horseback riding

Ex: Some rib protectors come with additional padding for the shoulders and spine .

a padded guard worn on the top of the foot for shin guards in sports like soccer and lacrosse, to shield the instep from impact

Ex: Some instep protectors come with additional ankle support .

a protective bandage used on a horse's legs in polo and other fast-paced equestrian sports

Ex: Polo leg wraps help prevent injuries from kicks and scrapes during the polo game .
bracer [noun]

a protective or supportive device worn on the arm or wrist, often used in archery or fencing

Ex: The bracer 's lightweight material allowed for flexibility while providing necessary support .

a padded glove worn by boxers to protect their hands and opponents during boxing matches

Ex: Every boxer owns a pair of boxing gloves tailored to fit their hand size and weight class .

a thick, padded glove worn by fencers to protect their hand while wielding a sword

Ex: A well-maintained fencing glove can last for several fencing seasons .

a leather glove worn by baseball players to catch and field the baseball

Ex: The baseball glove 's padded palm reduced the impact of hard-hit balls .

a piece of equipment worn by baseball and softball players on their hands while batting

Ex: The young player 's batting gloves matched his team 's colors and had his initials embroidered on them .

the thickly padded gloves with webbing between the thumb and index finger, used in cricket to catch the ball bowled by the bowler

Ex: Some wicket-keeper's gloves come in different colors to match the team uniform .

the protective gloves designed for grip and fire resistance, used in motorsports like car racing and motorcycle racing

Ex: New technological advancements are making racing gloves lighter and more breathable .

a long piece of fabric used in combat sports like boxing and Muay Thai to protect the hands and wrists during training and competition

Ex: Beginners often struggle with the technique of applying hand wraps properly .

a sticky strap used to support muscles and joints during physical activity, commonly seen in sports like basketball and soccer

Ex: I forgot to pack athletic tape , so I had to improvise with some bandaids .

a band of cloth that is worn around the wrist or head to keep the sweat out of the hand or eyes

helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .

a protective headgear worn by baseball and softball players while batting to prevent head injuries from pitches and accidental strikes by the ball or bat

Ex: The batting helmet 's sturdy construction provided protection against fastballs and errant pitches .
ski mask [noun]

a covering for the face and head worn to protect against cold weather or to conceal one's identity

a protective headgear worn by fencers to cover the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, during fencing bouts

Ex: The fencing mask 's padded interior cushioned impacts and provided comfort during bouts .
goggles [noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

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a protective device worn in the mouth to cushion teeth and gums during sports like boxing or football

Ex: The referee checked to ensure all players were wearing their mouthguards properly .

a padded strap that secures a helmet to your chin, used in sports like American football and baseball

Ex: Some chin straps come with clips for easy fastening and removal .
earplug [noun]

a small device inserted into the ear canal to protect against noise, water, or other external elements

Ex: He used earplugs to drown out the noise from the busy city streets while he studied .

a system of straps that securely connects a skydiver or BASE jumper to their parachute during descent

Ex: The reserve parachute is attached to the back of the parachute harness .
plastron [noun]

a protective garment worn underneath the fencing jacket to cover the torso and protect against potential thrusts and touches during fencing bouts

Ex: Every competitive fencer understands the importance of wearing a plastron for safety .

a weighted bag with a long rope used to toss to someone in the water during water activities

Ex: Hope for the best , but carry a rescue throw bag just in case .

the tight-fitting, supportive garments worn by athletes during activities like running or cycling

Ex: Some compression shorts offer moisture-wicking technology to stay dry .

a device used to remove water that has accumulated in the bilge of a boat, helping to prevent flooding and maintain buoyancy

Ex: The bilge pump 's automatic sensor triggered when the water level rose above a certain point .
leg rope [noun]

a leash for a surfboard that attaches to your ankle

Ex: Current broke his leg rope , board went adrift .

a piece of sports equipment worn around the ankle for support or protection purposes, commonly used in soccer and basketball

Ex: He slipped the ankle band over his sock to keep his shin guards in place .

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: He was grateful for the life jacket when the boat capsized .

an undergarment designed to provide support and protection to the male genitalia during athletic activity

a piece of sports equipment designed to keep a person afloat in water, commonly used in activities like boating and kayaking

Ex: It 's mandatory to wear a personal flotation device during this whitewater rafting trip .