gumshield

British

/ ˈɡʌmˌʃiːld /

noun

Also called: mouthpiece. a plate or strip of soft waxy substance used by boxers to protect the teeth and gums

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The Prevent Biometrics gumshield was chosen for roll-out as World Rugby said it was the only manufacturer to meet its specifications.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

The gumshield missed its target and hit a teenage girl sitting nearby.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2022

Nimdam removed my gumshield and squirted water in my mouth and over my head and body to cool me down, while Yut rubbed frantically at my now red and bruising legs.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2018

Fast approaching his 35th birthday, Lencho knew his time was up as he pulled the gumshield from his mouth before the referee’s count reached 10.

From The Guardian • May 3, 2017

Normally he has a gumshield in his mouth and you cannot understand what he is saying.

From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2010

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