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chest protector

American

noun

Baseball.

a protective pad worn over the chest by a catcher or umpire to shield the body from foul tips.

Etymology

Origin of chest protector

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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The substitution had cost them their designated hitter, as Will Smith was forced to strap on his chest protector in his bottom half of the inning after starting the game as the DH.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2022

He jogged to the plate, eyes focused, shin guards, chest protector and catcher’s mask on.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2022

Matheny said the chest protector was causing him discomfort during warmups so he was switched to designated hitter.

From Fox News • Sep. 5, 2021

But manager Mike Matheny said the chest protector was causing him discomfort during warmups so he was switched to designated hitter.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2021

"The next time I come to your house,” he said to Dad as soon as he could get his breath, "I’m going to wear a chest protector and a catcher’s mask.”

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

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