"faceshield" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: faceshields [plural]
Etymology: face + shield Etymology templates: {{af|en|face|shield}} face + shield Head templates: {{en-noun}} faceshield (plural faceshields)
  1. A protective shield over the face. Synonyms: face shield
    Sense id: en-faceshield-en-noun-DvvuXPSx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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