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    Shield
    /SHēld/

    noun

    • 1. a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles. Similar bucklertargethielamanescutcheon
    • 2. a person or thing providing protection: "a protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt" Similar protectionguarddefensecover

    verb

    • 1. protect (someone or something) from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience: "he pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare"
    • 2. remain apart from others for a period of time in order to avoid catching an infectious disease to which one may be particularly vulnerable: British "they are shielding to protect their own health"
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  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word shield as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to pronounce shield, how to cite it, and how to translate it.

  4. Shield definition: a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.. See examples of SHIELD used in a sentence.

  5. Add to word list. a piece of metal or other material, carried to protect the front of the body when being attacked, or a person or thing that provides protection: The police held up their riot shields. The ozone layer is the earth’s shield against radiation from the sun.

  6. A shield is a cover that protects whatever is behind or beneath it. If you carry a shield you might be a knight, or a traffic cop who likes to flash the badge. Ancestors of the word shield include the Old English scild , similar to sciell , or "shell," which suggests the meaning of the word.

  7. A shield is a device or structure that protects something or someone from harm, danger, or attack. Learn about different types of shields, such as armor, escutcheon, radiation barrier, and geological plate, with examples and synonyms.

  8. 2 days ago · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word shield, from a piece of metal or leather to protect the body, to a heraldic device, to a sports prize, to a protective device in different fields. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

  9. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word shield, a noun that can refer to a piece of metal or leather, a piece of equipment, a barrier, or a symbol. See pictures and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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