chestguard

Protective torso covering

A chestguard is protective gear worn over the torso, typically in sports or combat.

Fencers wear chestguards under their jackets, archers use them to keep clothing clear of the bowstring, and martial artists wear them during sparring.

The term also applies to armor pieces in video games and fantasy settings: The chestguard gave +15 defense.

armor

breastplate

Metal torso protection

plackart · mail · plate · gorget · pauldron · vambrace · gauntlet · greave · sabaton · chainmail

sports

catcher

Masked diamond position

baseball · fencing · motocross · cricket · padding · plastron · vest · torso · impact · foam

safety

harness

Straps controlling an animal

construction · welding · apron · hazmat · kevlar · stabproof · ballistic · tactical · security · occupational

martial

sparring

Practice combat training

  • taekwondoKorean striking martial art
  • karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
  • kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes

boxing · dojo · tournament · competition · training · padded · strike · torso · scoring · electronic

Opposites
body region protected

chestguardhelmet

Protective head covering

headguard · shin guard · arm guard · knee pad · elbow pad

Family

chest, guard, chests, guards, guarded, guarding, guardsman, guardsmen, guardian

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G