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

Ex: Wearing a body protector can give you more confidence to push your limits during training .
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a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football

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arm pad
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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: At the sports store , athletes tried on different sizes of arm pads to find the best fit .
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a protective piece of equipment worn on the legs by batters to absorb the impact of the baseball

Ex: Make sure your shin guards are securely attached to the top of your batting pads.
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hip pad
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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: She packed her hip pads in her gear bag before heading to the field for practice .
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thigh pad
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a protective gear worn over the thigh in sports like cricket or American football to absorb impact and prevent injury

Ex: At the sports store , athletes tried on different sizes of thigh pads to find the best fit .
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knee pad
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a protective equipment worn over the knee to cushion impacts and prevent injuries during sports like volleyball, basketball, or skateboarding

Ex: During the basketball game , the player wore knee pads for added protection during jumps and landings .
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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 ankle brace's lightweight design allows for natural movement while offering protection .
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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: During the field hockey game , the midfielder wore shin guards for added protection during tackles .
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a protective pad worn around the neck to shield the throat from impacts, commonly used in sports like hockey and baseball

Ex: A well-maintained throat guard can help prevent serious neck injuries .
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leg guard
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the protective pads worn on the legs to shield them from blows, commonly used in sports like baseball and cricket

Ex: The loud crack of the bat hitting the ball echoed as the catcher stood firm in his leg guards.
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a padded vest worn by athletes in sports with high risk of blows to the ribs, like motocross or horseback riding

Ex: After a hard fall , the rib protector helped absorb the impact and minimize injury .
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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: The new instep protectors on my shin guards feel much more comfortable than the old ones .
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a protective bandage used on a horse's legs in polo and other fast-paced equestrian sports

Ex: The vet recommended using thicker polo leg wraps for the horse with a history of leg injuries .
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bracer
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a protective or supportive device worn on the arm or wrist, often used in archery or fencing

Ex: Every fencer values a well-made bracer to enhance their accuracy and protect their arm .
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a padded glove worn by boxers to protect their hands and opponents during boxing matches

Ex: At the boxing gym , fighters practice their techniques while wearing heavy boxing gloves.
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a thick, padded glove worn by fencers to protect their hand while wielding a sword

Ex: The electric wires in the fencing glove register touches during competition .
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a leather glove worn by baseball players to catch and field the baseball

Ex: During practice , the outfielder focused on improving his catching technique with his new baseball glove.
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a piece of equipment worn by baseball and softball players on their hands while batting

Ex: During practice , the coach emphasized the importance of wearing batting gloves for better control .
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the thickly padded gloves with webbing between the thumb and index finger, used in cricket to catch the ball bowled by the bowler

Ex: The thick padding in the wicket-keeper's gloves helps absorb the impact of the fast-flying ball .
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the protective gloves designed for grip and fire resistance, used in motorsports like car racing and motorcycle racing

Ex: Matching racing gloves with a driver 's fire suit creates a cohesive racing uniform .
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hand wrap
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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: Do n't forget to tuck the thumb securely under the hand wrap for added protection .
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a sticky strap used to support muscles and joints during physical activity, commonly seen in sports like basketball and soccer

Ex: Learning how to apply athletic tape properly can help prevent injuries .
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sweatband
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a band of cloth that is worn around the wrist or head to keep the sweat out of the hand or eyes

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

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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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 young player 's batting helmet was customized with the team logo and colors .
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ski mask
[noun]

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

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

Ex: During practice , the coach emphasized the importance of wearing a fencing mask for safety .
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goggles
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a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Ex: The racer ’s goggles fogged up during the high-speed motorcycle race .
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a protective device worn in the mouth to cushion teeth and gums during sports like boxing or football

Ex: Forgetting my mouthguard meant I had to sit out the game until I could find a replacement .
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a padded strap that secures a helmet to your chin, used in sports like American football and baseball

Ex: After a hard hit , the player checked his chin strap to make sure it had n't come undone .
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earplug
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a small device inserted into the ear canal to protect against noise, water, or other external elements

Ex: The traveler packed earplugs to help block out the airplane engine noise during the long flight .
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a system of straps that securely connects a skydiver or BASE jumper to their parachute during descent

Ex: The weight of the parachute harness is barely noticeable during freefall .
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plastron
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a protective garment worn underneath the fencing jacket to cover the torso and protect against potential thrusts and touches during fencing bouts

Ex: At the fencing club , athletes ensure their plastron fits snugly underneath their fencing jackets .
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a weighted bag with a long rope used to toss to someone in the water during water activities

Ex: Rescue throw bags come in various sizes depending on the water activity .
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the tight-fitting, supportive garments worn by athletes during activities like running or cycling

Ex: Wear your compression shorts under your workout clothes for extra support .
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a device used to remove water that has accumulated in the bilge of a boat, helping to prevent flooding and maintain buoyancy

Ex: She installed a high-capacity bilge pump in her boat for added safety on long voyages .
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leg rope
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a leash for a surfboard that attaches to your ankle

Ex: New surfers wrestle with leg rope slack .
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a piece of sports equipment worn around the ankle for support or protection purposes, commonly used in soccer and basketball

Ex: Athletes wear ankle bands during practice to help prevent injuries .
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a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Ex: He felt much safer in the life jacket as the waves grew stronger .
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an undergarment designed to provide support and protection to the male genitalia during athletic activity

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

Ex: In case of emergency , grab your personal flotation device and head for the lifeboats .
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