backprotector

noun

UK /ˈbæk.prəˌtek.tər/

US /ˈbæk.prəˌtek.tɚ/

A backprotector is a soft pad you wear to keep your back safe.

She put on her backprotector before riding her bike.

SYNONYMS

back pad back guard spine protector back shield

RELATED WORDS

helmet padding safety gear armor harness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A hard shell worn over the spine during sports to prevent injury.

The skier's backprotector cracked but kept him from getting hurt.

3. A cushion attached to a chair to support the lower back.

He added a backprotector to his office chair for comfort.

4. A cover that shields the back of a device or book from damage.

The tablet's backprotector kept its case scratch-free.