chest-protector

A fencer adjusts his chest-protector before a match.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective garment for the torso: "chest-protector" refers to a piece of equipment worn over the chest to shield it from impact, injury, or damage, commonly used in sports, combat, or hazardous activities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The fencer wore a chest-protector under his jacket to guard against sword thrusts. (A padded garment covering the chest for safety.)
  • Baseball catchers always use a chest-protector to absorb the force of fast pitches. (Protective gear worn over the torso.)

Advanced Usage

• "to don a chest-protector": to put on a chest-protector.

  • Before stepping onto the ice, the hockey goalie donned a chest-protector. (He put on the protective gear.)

• "chest-protector as a safety requirement": a mandatory item in certain regulated sports.

  • In professional boxing, a chest-protector is often required during sparring sessions. (A necessary safety device.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chest-protective (adj): providing protection to the chest.
  • The vest is made of chest-protective material. (It shields the chest area.)
• Protector (n): a person or thing that protects.
  • The chest-protector is a type of protector for athletes. (A general term for protective devices.)

Synonyms

• Body armor: a broader term for protective gear covering the torso.
• Pads: soft protective layers worn on the body.
• Guard: a device that prevents injury.

Related Idioms

• "Keep your chest protected": a figurative expression meaning to stay safe or defend oneself.
  • In negotiations, keep your chest protected by not revealing your weak points. (Be cautious and guarded.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Protect against: to shield from harm.
  • The chest-protector protects against chest injuries during play. (It prevents harm to the chest area.)