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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(UK) A mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity..
Use gum shield when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Gum shield means (UK) A mouthguard to protect the teeth and gums during physical activity..
Common synonyms include mouthpiece.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use gum shield where its definition matches the intended context.
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