CEFR B1

neck guard

noun phrase

Meaning

A protective device worn around the neck to prevent or reduce injury, often used in contact sports or hazardous activities.

Examples

The football player's neck guard helped absorb the impact of the tackle.
The construction worker wore a neck guard to protect himself from falling debris.

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neck guard (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /nɛk ɡɑrd/

Definition

A protective device worn around the neck to prevent or reduce injury, often used in contact sports or hazardous activities.

Examples

The football player's neck guard helped absorb the impact of the tackle.
The construction worker wore a neck guard to protect himself from falling debris.
The cyclist's neck guard was damaged in the crash, but fortunately, she was not seriously hurt.

How to Use neck guard

wear a neck guard (verb phrase): to put on a neck guard — "The athlete wore a neck guard during the game."
neck guard for (prepositional phrase): a neck guard intended for a specific purpose or activity — "The company produces neck guards for football players."

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