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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