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FACE GUARD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("face guard" is a kind of...):
face mask (mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey)
Holonyms ("face guard" is a part of...):
football helmet (a padded helmet with a face mask to protect the head of football players)