throat guard

Larynx armor piece

A throat guard is protective equipment covering the neck and throat area, worn in sports where projectiles or blades pose danger to that vulnerable region.

Hockey goalies and baseball catchers wear throat guards attached to their masks.

Fencing gear includes similar protection.

The puck deflected off his throat guard.

Related

lacrosse · contact sports · goalie mask · padding · shield · body armor · strap · goalkeeper · Kevlar · vulnerable · jugular · windpipe · equipment · deflect · high impact · impact · fastener · safety

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Opposites
body region protected

throat guardhelmet

Protective head covering

foot guard · shin guard · chest protector · knee pad · groin protector

protective vs offensive function

throat guardgarrote

Strangling implement

chokehold · stranglehold · noose · knife · blade

Family

throat, guard, throats, throated, throaty, guards, guarded, guarding, guardian

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G