headguard

British

/ ˈhɛdˌɡɑːd /

noun

a padded helmet worn to protect the head in contact sports such as rugby and boxing

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In a world that did not always see a future for female boxers, she tucked her hair into a headguard and lived a lie for months.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026

When he plays now, Jimenez has to wear a protective headguard which is modified to suit his preference - and felt "really comfortable" at the weekend.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2021

"The conclusion was that concussions dropped to almost zero without the headguard," said Wu, adding that the research included data compiled from more than 30,000 bouts.

From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2014

The headguard he required to finish the game did not seem to slow him down.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2010

Angel's face, framed in the headguard, bobbed up, mocking him.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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