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cheekpiece

cheekpiece

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A padded part of a helmet that protects the cheek
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃikˌpis/
: protección de mejilla
  • The cheekpiece of the riding helmet was designed to be both comfortable and secure.

Examples

  • Modern fencing masks often include a padded cheekpiece for extra protection.

  • The knight adjusted the cheekpiece on his helmet for a better fit.

  • The knight adjusted his cheekpiece before the battle.

  • She wore a helmet with a sturdy cheekpiece.

  • The knight adjusted the cheekpiece on his helmet for a better fit.

  • Modern fencing masks often include a padded cheekpiece for extra protection.

  • The cheekpiece of the riding helmet was designed to be both comfortable and secure.

Surface Forms

cheekpiece singular
cheekpieces plural

Morphology

cheekpiece = cheek + piece (transparent) = cheek + piece

A straightforward compound denoting the part of headgear that covers or supports the cheek; learners can deduce this from the components.

Etymology

Cheekpiece combines cheek and piece and means the 'piece' that supports or protects the cheek. On a helmet or hat it is the part that sits by the face to give support or protection, which is why the name describes its job.