# gumshield

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity.

## Etymology
From gum + shield.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gumshield