armguards
Wrist-to-elbow shields
Armguards are protective coverings worn on the forearms.
In archery, an armguard shields the inner forearm from the snap of the bowstring.
In sports like fencing, hockey, or lacrosse, armguards absorb impacts.
Historical armor included metal or leather armguards.
The term also covers protective sleeves worn in industrial settings: The welder strapped on his armguards.
Tight elastic limb wrap
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- volleyballCourt game over net
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
BMX · lacrosse · hockey · goalkeeper · motocross · mountain biking · roller derby · cricket
Forearm armor piece
- gauntletProtective armored handwear
- pauldronArmor for the shoulder
- greaveShin armor plate
- cuirassTorso-protecting plate armor
breastplate · chainmail · knight · medieval · jousting · combat · steel · riveted
Forearm guard or tonic
- vambraceForearm armor piece
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- bowstringCord spanning weapon's curve
arrow · recurve · longbow · compound bow · draw · release · anchor point · archer
Hazard-shielding work attire
- KevlarProtective synthetic fiber
- safety equipmentDevices preventing bodily harm
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- metalworkingShaping raw ore industrially
warehouse · construction · compliance · OSHA · puncture-resistant · chemical-resistant
compression sleeve
Tight elastic limb wrap
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- volleyballCourt game over net
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
skateboarding · BMX · lacrosse · hockey · goalkeeper · motocross · mountain biking · roller derby · cricket · wicketkeeper
vambrace
Forearm armor piece
cuirass · breastplate · chainmail · knight · medieval · jousting · combat · steel · riveted · articulated
bracer
Forearm guard or tonic
bowstring · arrow · recurve · longbow · compound bow · draw · release · anchor point · archer · target
PPE
Hazard-shielding work attire
- KevlarProtective synthetic fiber
- safety equipmentDevices preventing bodily harm
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
metalworking · warehouse · construction · compliance · OSHA · puncture-resistant · chemical-resistant
armguardsshin guards
Protective lower leg coverings
helmet · chest protector · breastplate · greaves · headgear