cheekguard

Helmet side panel

A cheekguard is a protective piece covering the cheek, typically part of a helmet or face shield.

Ancient and medieval helmets often featured cheekguards as hinged or fixed plates extending down from the sides.

Modern versions appear in sports equipment like football helmets and fencing masks: The linebacker's cheekguard absorbed the impact.

armor

visor

Eye-shading brim

gorgetArmor shielding the throat
helmetProtective head covering
faceplateProtective front panel

coif · morion · nasal · wrapper

sports

helmet

Protective head covering

facemaskProtective covering worn over features
faceguardProtective facial covering
mouthguardProtective dental insert

padding · cricket · baseball · hockey · lacrosse · fencing · headgear · protective gear · cage · grille

equestrian

bridle

Equine control harness

halterAnimal restraint rope
headstallBridle component encircling head
browbandBridle's forehead strap

noseband · blinkers · blinders · bit · reins · tack · harness · saddlery · horse armor

Family

cheek, guard, cheeks, cheeked, cheeky, cheekily, cheekiness, cheekbone, guards

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G