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- Dictionaryshield/ʃiːld/
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
- 2. a person or thing providing protection: "a coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt" Similar
verb
- 1. protect 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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1. : a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm. 2. : something or someone that protects or defends : defense. A healthy lifestyle may act as a shield against preventable diseases. 3. a. : a device or part that serves as a protective cover or barrier.
Some common synonyms of shield are defend, guard, protect, and safeguard. While all these words mean "to keep secure from danger or against attack," shield suggests protective intervention in imminent danger or actual attack. shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand.
to protect someone or something: She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun. They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators. [ T ]
noun. 1. 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. 2. a similar device, often of lightweight plastic, used by riot police to protect themselves from rocks and other thrown objects. 3.
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.
1. a device used as a defense against blows or hurled objects, esp. a broad piece of armor carried on the arm or in the hand. 2. a person or thing that guards or defends. 3. any of various devices or barriers for protection, as from injury.
What does the noun shield mean? There are 37 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun shield, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. shield has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
noun. 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. a similar device, often of lightweight plastic, used by riot police to protect themselves from rocks and other thrown objects.
1. : a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection. 2. : something that defends or protects someone or something. the heat shield on a space shuttle.
Shield Definition. A flat, usually broad, piece of metal, wood, etc., carried in the hand or worn on the forearm to ward off blows or missiles. Any person or thing that guards, protects, or defends. A heraldic escutcheon.
