Eyeshield

/ˈaɪˌʃild/ noun

Definition

A protective covering or barrier placed in front of the eyes to defend them from injury, dust, or bright light.

Etymology

Compound of 'eye' and 'shield' (from Old English 'scield'). Practical protective term combining body part with defense imagery.

Kelly Says

Sports eyeshields are engineered with polycarbonate that's 250 times more impact-resistant than glass—football players wear what's essentially military-grade armor to protect their vision.

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