shin guardBrE /ˈʃɪn ɡɑːd/ 🔊NAmE /ˈʃɪn ɡɑːrd/ 🔊 (BrE also ˈshin pad) nouna piece of thick material that is used to protect the lower front part of the leg when playing sports 护胫，护腿板（体育运动时戴）