CATCHER'S MASK

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("catcher's mask" is a kind of...):

baseball equipment (equipment used in playing baseball)

face mask (mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "catcher's mask"):

bar mask (a catcher's mask with bars)

birdcage mask (a catcher's mask with a strong wire face)