headguard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A padded protection worn on the head in certain sports.
  • The roof section of a forklift truck, protecting the driver's head from falling objects.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English guard (machine, etc, protective part of a sword).

Origin

English

guard

Gloss

machine, etc, protective part of a sword

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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