noseguards

/ˈnoʊzˌɡɑrdz/
noun
  1. Plural of noseguard; multiple pieces of protective equipment worn over the nose.
    • The store sells noseguards for various sports.
    • Different noseguards are designed for boxing and football.
    • The team's equipment manager handed out noseguards to all the players.
  2. Plural of noseguard; multiple defensive players in American football who line up opposite the center.
    • The noseguards worked together to stop the running back.
    • The team has two noseguards on the roster this season.
    • Coaches often rotate noseguards to keep them fresh.
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