Shinpad (Noun)
Meaning
A stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The shinpad helped the goalie avoid serious injury when the puck struck his leg.
- After years of use, the catcher's shinpad had developed a noticeable curve.
- To play safely, all baseball catchers are required to wear a shinpad under their uniform.
- During the intense hockey match, a stray skate blade ripped through the shinpad but didn't penetrate.
- In her hurry to get on the field, the young softball catcher forgot to put on her shinpad, which her coach immediately noticed.