shield (Meaning)
shield (n)
a protective covering or structure
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
shield (v)
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
hold back a thought or feeling about
shield (n.)
A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
Figuratively, one who protects or defends.
In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.
A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.
To ward off; to keep off or out.
To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!
Synonyms & Antonyms of shield
shield Sentence Examples
- The knight raised his shield to deflect the oncoming blow.
- The umbrella served as a shield against the relentless downpour.
- Her unwavering determination acted as a shield against adversity.
- The tree's thick bark provided a protective shield for its inhabitants.
- The government implemented a shield law to protect citizens from discrimination.
- The shield of faith protected the believers from the attacks of doubt.
- The fortress walls stood tall as an impenetrable shield.
- The rockslide created a massive shield that diverted the raging river.
- The sun's rays beamed down, illuminating the shield of ice that covered the mountains.
- The shield of secrecy kept the mission's true purpose hidden from prying eyes.
FAQs About the word shield
a protective covering or structure, armor carried on the arm to intercept blows, hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
protection, ammunition, weapon, wall,defense, safeguard, guard, security, cover, ward
attack, offense, assault, offense,attack, assault, aggression, offence, offence, offensive
The knight raised his shield to deflect the oncoming blow.
The umbrella served as a shield against the relentless downpour.
Her unwavering determination acted as a shield against adversity.
The tree's thick bark provided a protective shield for its inhabitants.
