shinguard
/ˈʃɪnˌɡɑrd/
noun
- A piece of protective equipment worn on the front of the lower leg, typically used in sports like soccer, hockey, or cricket to prevent injury.
- The hockey player's shinguard absorbed the impact of the hard slapshot.
- Before the soccer match, Alex put on his shinguards and laced up his cleats.
- You should always wear shinguards when playing cricket to protect against fast bowlers.