Meaning

1 senses
  1. (UK)A mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity.

More definitions
  • (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth

Origin

From gum + shield.

From gum + shield.

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Forms

plural: gumshields
Singulargumshield
Pluralgumshields

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth:mouthpiece

See also

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