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chest protector
noun
, Baseball.
- a protective pad worn over the chest by a catcher or umpire to shield the body from foul tips.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chest protector1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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Example Sentences
The chest protector was paper-thin with the faded mark of “Spalding” in the top left hand corner.
From The Daily Beast
An apparatus for getting at nuts without cracking them; or a chest-protector for Cæsar to wear in damp weather?
From Project Gutenberg
Women tightened up about the throat and dared to wonder whether he wore a chest-protector and asafetida bag.
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A chest protector, like the one we illustrate, is invaluable for the girl who has a weak chest, and is out in all weathers.
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Sew them in your chest protector, or wherever people keep valuables.
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"I wish I'd get a chance," he said, prancing about digging vicious holes in the glove, that looked like a chest protector.
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