Schienbeinschoner — meaning in English

English meaning

• greave noun A bush; a tree; a grove.
• pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.

Senses

Schienbeinschoner is used for these senses in English:

• greave (historical) A piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin, and occasionally the tops of the feet.
• pad A stuffed guard or protection, especially one worn on the legs of horses to prevent bruising.
• pad (cricket) A soft cover for a batsman's leg that protects the player from damage when hit by the ball.
• shin pad A protective piece of clothing worn over the shin.

greave — full definition

1. noun A bush; a tree; a grove.
2. noun A bough; a branch.

pad — full definition

1. noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
2. noun A stack of sheets of paper joined at one edge for writing or drawing.
3. verb To walk with soft, quiet steps.
4. verb To add unnecessary or dishonest extra material to make something seem bigger than it is.

Related German words