shield

IPA: ʃˈiɫd

noun

  • Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
  • (figurative) One who protects or defends.
  • (lichenology) In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
  • (mining, tunnelling) A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
  • (science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
  • A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.
  • (heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
  • (Scotland, euphemistic, obsolete) A toilet seat.
  • A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield.
  • (obsolete) A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
  • (transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
  • (colloquial, law enforcement) A police badge.
  • (geology) A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
  • (geology) A wide and relatively low-profiled volcano, usually composed entirely of lava flows.
  • (figuratively, Scotland, euphemistic, obsolete) A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
  • (automotive, British) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision
  • A surname.

verb

  • (transitive, intransitive) To protect, to defend.
  • (UK, intransitive) To shelter; to protect oneself.
  • (electricity) To protect from the influence of.
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Examples of "shield" in Sentences

  • The escutcheon is a small shield.
  • The shield is welded in the front.
  • The Shield represents priceless heritage.
  • The shield of the coat of arms is divided.
  • The soldier is armed with sword and shield.
  • The shield represents bravery and fortitude.
  • Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority.
  • It's benefit is the painting and shield, not the piercing.
  • In the bottom of a shield the motto of the arms is placed.
  • An illustration of the Eagle of Aztlan is in the center of the shield.

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