Protective Equipment: English Vocabulary List

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

"The body protector absorbs impact."

"The body protector absorbs impact and is worn in equestrian and martial arts."

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

"The jacket has thick shoulder pads."

"The jacket had exaggerated shoulder pads that made her silhouette look very strong and powerful."

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

"The arm pad protects the forearm."

"The arm pad protects the forearm and is worn in fencing and ice hockey."

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

"Batting pad covers the leg from knee to thigh."

"Batting pad covers the leg from knee to thigh and is worn by cricket batsmen."

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

"The hip pad protects the iliac crest."

"The hip pad protects the iliac crest and is worn in hockey and football."

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

"The thigh pad is worn under pants."

"The thigh pad is worn under pants and protects the quadriceps from impact."

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

"The knee pad protects during falls."

"The knee pad protects during falls and is worn in volleyball and skateboarding."

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

"The ankle brace prevents rolling."

"The ankle brace prevents rolling and is worn by athletes with weak ankles."

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

"The shin guard deflects kicks."

"The shin guard deflects kicks and is worn in soccer and martial arts."

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

"The throat guard protects the neck."

"The throat guard protects the neck and is worn by ice hockey goalies."

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

"The leg guard covers the lower leg."

"The leg guard covers the lower leg and is worn by cricket batsmen and wicket keepers."

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

"The rib protector shields the torso."

"The rib protector shields the torso and is worn in boxing and martial arts."

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

"The instep protector guards the top of the foot."

"The instep protector guards the top of the foot and is worn in field hockey."

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

"The polo leg wrap supports the horse's tendon."

"The polo leg wrap supports the horse's tendon and is used during matches."

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

"The bracer protects the archer's forearm."

"The bracer protects the archer's forearm and prevents the bowstring from hitting the arm."

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

"The boxing glove is padded."

"The boxing glove is padded and protects the hand while striking the opponent."

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

"The fencing glove has a reinforced cuff."

"The fencing glove has a reinforced cuff and covers the hand and wrist."

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

"The baseball glove has a deep pocket."

"The baseball glove has a deep pocket and is used to catch the ball."

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

"Batting glove improves grip."

"Batting glove improves grip and prevents blisters from the bat handle."

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

"The wicket-keeper's glove is big."

"The wicket-keeper's glove has thick padding to protect the hand when catching fast balls."

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

"Racing glove is fire-resistant."

"Racing glove is fire resistant and has grip panels on the palm and fingers."

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

"The hand wrap protects the knuckles."

"The hand wrap protects the knuckles and is worn under boxing gloves."

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

"Athletic tape supports joints during activity."

"Athletic tape supports joints during activity and is used for ankles and wrists."

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

"His sweatband catches perspiration."

"He wore a white terry cloth sweatband on his forehead to keep the sweat from dripping into his eyes during the tennis match."

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

"The helmet protected him."

"The bicyclist always wears a helmet to protect his head in case he falls or gets hit by a car."

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

"The batting helmet has an ear flap."

"The batting helmet has an ear flap and protects the batter's head from pitches."

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

"The robber wears a ski mask."

"The bank robber wore a black ski mask that left only his eyes visible to the security cameras."

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

"The fencing mask has a mesh face shield."

"The fencing mask has a mesh face shield and protects the head and face."

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

"The swimmer's goggles are foggy."

"The swimmer wore tight fitting goggles to protect her eyes from the chlorine in the pool water."

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

"The mouthguard prevents dental injuries."

"The mouthguard prevents dental injuries and is worn in contact sports."

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

"The chin strap keeps the helmet on."

"The chin strap keeps the helmet on and prevents it from falling off."

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

"Earplug blocks out noise."

"The earplug reduces noise from the engine and is worn by race car drivers."

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

"The parachute harness connects the jumper to the parachute."

"The parachute harness connects the jumper to the parachute and has leg and chest straps."

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

"The plastron protects the fencer's torso."

"The plastron protects the fencer's torso and is worn under the jacket."

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

"The rescue throw bag is used for water rescues."

"The rescue throw bag is used for water rescues and contains a floating rope."

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

"Compression shorts prevent chafing."

"Compression shorts prevent chafing and support the muscles during activity."

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

"Bilge pump removes water from a boat."

"Bilge pump removes water from a boat and is manual or electric."

a leash for a surfboard that attaches to your ankle

"The leg rope attaches the surfboard to the ankle."

"The leg rope attaches the surfboard to the ankle and prevents the board from getting lost."

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

"The ankle band supports the ankle."

"The ankle band provided crucial support during the intense basketball game."

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

"The life jacket keeps the wearer afloat."

"The life jacket keeps the wearer afloat and is required on boats in many countries."

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

"The athletic supporter protects him."

"He wore an athletic supporter a jockstrap while playing contact sports to protect himself from injury."

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

"A personal flotation device saves lives."

"Every boat must carry a personal flotation device for each person on board for safety."