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rash guard
RASH GARD · noun · informal
A snug shirt guarding against board rash and sunburn.
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A close-fitting shirt worn surfing to protect the skin from wax rash, board abrasion and sunburn.
“Wear a rash guard or the wax will chafe your chest raw.”
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rash guard In A Sentence
Wear a rash guard or the wax will chafe your chest raw.
Origin & Usage
Surf clothing term; also called a rashie, for preventing 'rash'.
People Also Ask
What does a rash guard do?
It's a snug shirt that protects your skin from wax rash, board chafing and sunburn while surfing.
Why is it called a rash guard?
It guards against the 'rash' surfers get from repeated rubbing against a waxed board; Australians often call it a 'rashie'.
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