shin guard

/ʃɪn gɑrd/
/ʃɪn gɑd/
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Other forms: shin guards

Definitions of shin guard
  1. noun
    a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
    synonyms: shinpad
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    type of:
    protective garment
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
Pronunciation
US
/ʃɪn gɑrd/
UK
/ʃɪn gɑd/
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