chest protector

collocation in English

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chest
noun[C]
uk
/tʃest/us
/tʃest/
the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, containing the heart ...
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protector
noun[C]
uk
/prəˈtek.tər/us
/prəˈtek.tɚ/
someone who protects someone ...
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(Definition ofchestandprotectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In the 1880s, the first padded chest protectors came into use, and in specialized catcher's mitts used on the non-throwing hand began to be used.
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Additionally, some players wore chest protectors called "palmas" which were inserted into the yoke and stood upright in front of the chest.
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With the advent of better materials such as high density plastics and foams, chest protectors can be made to protect the body from injury.
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In my view, the agricultural industry requires a strongchestprotectoragainst the foreign winds that come across the seas.
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At the time of his death, he was only one of two umpires still using the outsidechestprotector.
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Do - semi-rigidchestprotectormade with several padded plates of various materials such as heavy plastic or light metals sewn into it.
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Instead of shoulder pads and elbow pads, the goalkeeper wears achestprotector.
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The set included pads, blocker, glove,chestprotectorand a composite goal stick.
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One of the best defensive catchers in baseball, he was also one of the first to use a glove and wear achestprotector.
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Hickox is known for wearing his plate coat over hischestprotectorwhen he works the plate, forgoing the pullover shirt or pullover jacket.
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The catcher must wear a protective helmet, a face mask and achestprotector.
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The league made new umpires wear the insidechestprotectorstarting in 1977.
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He is credited with being the first catcher to wear achestprotector.
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The main component of the "d" is the gently curving stomach andchestprotector.
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In both men's and women's lacrosse, goalkeepers are required to wear a helmet and 4-point chinstrap, a throat protector, gloves, and achestprotector.
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Commotio cordis occurs mostly in boys and young men (average age 15), usually during sports, most often baseball, often despite achestprotector.
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While male versions of thechestprotectorare also available, they were, until recently, primarily worn by instructors, who are hit far more often during training than their students.
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Female competitors may wear achestprotector.
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