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shinpad

shinpad

2.8
A hard cover for the lower leg that protects the shin during sports
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɪnˌpæd/
  • UK
translation icon : espinillera
  • Most players make sure their shinpads are secure before going onto the field.

Examples

  • The referee checked that all players were wearing the correct shinpad equipment before the game.

  • He forgot to wear his shinpad before the match.

  • He forgot to wear his shinpad and got a painful bruise during the match.

  • The shinpads were too tight for comfort.

  • He wore shinpads during the soccer match to protect his legs from injury.

  • The coach reminded the players to wear their shinpads before stepping onto the field.

  • After the game, he noticed his shinpads had taken a beating from all the tackles.

Synonyms

shin guard
vsshinpad
  • US
2 2.5

A hard pad worn over the front of the lower leg to protect the shin

is stiffer and meant for firmer protection rather than flexibility

How Protective

shinpad
  • UK
2.8
thigh pad
1 2.8

Surface Forms

shinpad singular
shinpads plural

Morphology

shinpad = shin + pad (transparent) = shin + pad

Clear compound of 'shin' + 'pad' meaning a protective pad for the shin; a B1 learner who knows the components can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Shinpad joins two simple words: shin (the 'lower leg' in front of the knee) and pad (a 'soft protective piece' or 'cushion'). So, a shinpad is literally a pad that protects your shin in sports, which explains its use as leg protection.