Safety Gear

noun a member of a mountain infantry regiment in some European armies

• The hiker securely attached his gear to his backpack with a carabineer.
• I always keep a carabineer on my keychain for easy access.
• I borrowed my friend's carabineer to clip my water bottle to my bag.
• She used her wit as a mental carabineer to navigate through difficult situations.

verb to stare with wide-open eyes, typically in amazement or wonder

• The scientist goggled at the unexpected results of the experiment.
• I goggled at the amazing view from the top of the mountain.
• She goggled when she saw the price tag on the designer shoes.
• His mind goggled at the complexity of the mathematical problem.

noun a protective device worn on the face, typically used in medical or industrial settings to protect the eyes, nose, and mouth from splashes, debris, or other hazards

• The laboratory technician wore a face shield to protect against any chemical splashes.
• Make sure to put on your face shield before using the power tools.
• I feel like a superhero when I have my face shield on.
• She put up a metaphorical face shield to block out all the negativity around her.