shoulder pad
noun
a small pad inserted to raise or give shape to the shoulder of a garment
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How to use shoulder pad in a sentence
No amount of shoulder pad heft could protect you in this less-than-safe place.
Graffiti-Covered Wynwood Is Quickly Becoming Miami’s Hippest New Neighborhood | Debra A. Klein | December 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThen Baldwin put on him a “shoulder-pad” to bear the weight of the helmet, etcetera, and prevent chafing.
Under the Waves | R M BallantyneThe shoulder pad is then put on, and tied under the diver's arms.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare | C. W. SleemanThe veins stood out in his brown neck where the burlap shoulder pad he wore was drawn aside by the wire.
Great Possessions | David GraysonMr. Romfrey raised the gun from his shoulder-pad, and grounded it.
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