jock strap
Groin protection garment
A jock strap is an athletic supporter—an undergarment with a pouch to protect male genitals during sports or physical activity.
The pouch is held in place by an elastic waistband and two straps that pass around the buttocks, leaving them exposed.
He wore a jock strap under his baseball pants.
Protective male undergarment
- cupSmall drinking container
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- pouchSmall flexible bag
undergarment · mesh · groin guard · compression · snug · breathable · moisture-wicking · adjustable
Field sport with goals
- hockeyStick-and-goal sport
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- lacrosseField sport with netted sticks
- cricketChirping legged insect
rugby · martial arts · boxing · fencing · cycling · equestrian · catcher · goalkeeper
Forceful contact or consequence
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
buffer · safety · safeguard · reinforcement · armor · defense · preventive · injury prevention
Adult male status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
locker room culture · testosterone · toughness · alpha · fraternity
athletic supporter
Protective male undergarment
pouch · undergarment · mesh · groin guard · compression · snug · breathable · moisture-wicking · adjustable · fit
football
Field sport with goals
cricket · rugby · martial arts · boxing · fencing · cycling · equestrian · catcher · goalkeeper · contact sports
impact
Forceful contact or consequence
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
padding · buffer · safety · safeguard · reinforcement · armor · defense · preventive · injury prevention · contact sports
manhood
Adult male status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- machismoExcessive masculine pride
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
swagger · locker room culture · testosterone · toughness · alpha · fraternity
jock strapsports bra
Supportive athletic undergarment
chest protector · helmet · shoulder pads · shin guards · mouthguard