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gumshield
(ˈɡʌmˌʃiːld)
—
n
Also called:
mouthpiece
a plate or strip of soft waxy substance used by boxers to protect the teeth and gums
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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gumshield
noun
(especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth [syn:
mouthpiece
]
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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