shin guard
Word forms: shin guards
countable noun
A shin guard is a thick piece of material that you wear inside your socks to protect the lower part of your leg when you are playing a game such as soccer.
shin guard in British English
(ʃɪn ɡɑːd) or shin pad
noun
sport
a piece of tough protective clothing that you wear to cover your lower legs in some sports, such as football, ice hockey, baseball or rugby
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