Meanings
noungumshield (plural gumshields)
plural gumshields
- UKA mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity.
Synonyms & antonyms
noun(especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
Similar
Broader
sports equipment
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Origin
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APA
gumshield. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gumshield
MLA
“gumshield.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gumshield. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gumshield,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gumshield.
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