Meaning Of The Word Shield

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Shield Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Shield?

shield
Something or someone which is a shield against a particular danger or risk provides protection from it.

shield in American English
a flat, usually broad, piece of metal, wood, etc., carried in the hand or worn on the forearm to ward off blows or missiles
to be or provide a shield for; defend; protect; guard
to serve as a shield, or protection
intransitive verb: to act or serve as a shield
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.
transitive verb: to protect (someone or something) with or as if with a shield

shield in British English
noun: any protection used to intercept blows, missiles, etc, such as a tough piece of armour carried on the arm

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