kneepad
Patella protection device
A kneepad is a protective covering worn over the knee, typically padded or reinforced to cushion against impact or abrasion.
Athletes wear kneepads in volleyball, basketball, and skateboarding; workers wear them for jobs requiring kneeling: The tile installer strapped on his kneepads before starting the bathroom floor.
Bubble-filled substance
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
rubber · EVA · velcro · elastic · leather · spandex · mesh · breathable
Forceful contact or consequence
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
brace · support · compression · stability · patella · joint · cartilage · meniscus
Court game over net
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- rollerbladingLocomotion on wheeled boots
goalkeeper · lacrosse · hockey · snowboarding · skating · cycling · motocross · handball
Process of building something
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- tilingSurface-covering arrangement
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- carpentryWood construction trade
plumbing · gardening · landscaping · concrete · mechanic · welding · electrical · installation
Federal workplace safety regulator
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
industrial · ergonomic · standards · mandatory · inspection · worksite
foam
Bubble-filled substance
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
silicone · rubber · EVA · velcro · elastic · leather · spandex · mesh · breathable · reinforced
impact
Forceful contact or consequence
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- guardWatchful defensive attention
shield · brace · support · compression · stability · patella · joint · cartilage · meniscus · articulation
volleyball
Court game over net
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
rollerblading · goalkeeper · lacrosse · hockey · snowboarding · skating · cycling · motocross · handball · cricket
construction
Process of building something
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- tilingSurface-covering arrangement
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
carpentry · plumbing · gardening · landscaping · concrete · mechanic · welding · electrical · installation · janitorial
OSHA
Federal workplace safety regulator
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- complianceAdhering to requirements
certification · industrial · ergonomic · standards · mandatory · inspection · worksite
military
Armed forces collectively
paintball · ballistic · patrol · security · kevlar · operator · loadout · insertion