jock

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, очень увлечённого спортом, или спортсмена-мужчину, а также поддерживающую одежду для защиты гениталий во время занятий спортом.

A noun referring to a person who is very enthusiastic about sports or a male athlete, as well as a supportive garment worn for genital protection during exercise.

1. B1informalamericansport

   A person who is trained or skilled in sports, often used informally to describe a competitive athlete.

   Спортсмен

   • He was a high school jock who excelled in football.
   • The jocks and the nerds often had different lunch tables.
   • She's a real jock, always training for marathons.

   Synonymsathletecompetitorplayersportsportsman

2. Athletic supporterB2formalsport

   A supportive undergarment worn by men, especially athletes, to protect and support the genitals during physical activity.

   Атлетический бандаж

   • He put on his jock before the game for extra support.
   • The coach reminded everyone to wear a jock during practice.
   • Athletic supporters, commonly called jocks, are essential for contact sports.

   Synonymsjockstrapsupportersuspensory