gumshield

• Sustantivo que designa una protección que se coloca dentro de la boca, especialmente en deportes de contacto como el boxeo, para resguardar los dientes y las encías de golpes y lesiones.

A noun referring to a piece of protective equipment, especially used in boxing, that is worn inside the mouth to protect the teeth and gums from injury.

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   A piece of equipment worn in the mouth, especially in boxing and contact sports, to protect the teeth and gums from injury.

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   • The boxer put in his gumshield before the fight.
   • All players are required to wear a gumshield during practice.
   • He bit down on his gumshield as he prepared for the match.

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