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athletic support

British  

noun

  1. a more formal term for jockstrap

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No one else knew, not the athletic director, the dean, or the army of tutors and athletic support personnel.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2017

In this set-up the two least mobile players in England’s front six were both cradled by mobile, athletic support.

From The Guardian • Sep. 9, 2014

"It's a funny old world where Frank Lampard can't sell a gold-plated iPod for £500, yet England's Loyal John Terry can flog his athletic support to Real Madrid for €8m" - Paul McElroy.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2010