- DictionaryShield/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.
- 2. a person or thing providing protection: "a protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt"
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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2 days ago · a flat, usually broad, piece of metal, wood, etc., carried in the hand or worn on the forearm to ward off blows or missiles 2. any person or thing that guards, protects, or defends 3. a heraldic escutcheon 4. anything shaped like a shield, as a plaque, trophy, badge, or emblem 5.
: to cover and protect (someone or something) She shielded her eyes. — often + from She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare. He was shielded from the rain. — often used figuratively I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long. His friends tried to shield him from the press. 2
shield (against something) a person or thing used to protect somebody/something, especially by forming a barrier Water is not an effective shield against the sun's more harmful rays. She hid her true feelings behind a shield of cold indifference. see also human shield Extra Examples Oxford Collocations Dictionary
shield noun a protective covering or structure shield, buckler noun armor carried on the arm to intercept blows carapace, shell, cuticle, shield verb hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles shield, screen verb protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm harbor, harbour, shield verb
Shield. see synonyms of shield. noun. 1. a flat, usually broad, piece of metal, wood, etc., carried in the hand or worn on the forearm to ward off blows or missiles. 2. any person or thing that guards, protects, or defends. 3. a heraldic escutcheon.
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