shield
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
shields
plural
shields
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHIELD
[count]
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
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see also windshield
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the heat shield on a space shuttle
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The thief tried to use a hostage as a human shield. [=the thief hid behind the hostage so the police would not shoot]
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Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease. [=exercise and good nutrition protect you from disease]
3
US
:
a police officer's badge
4
:
a picture shaped like a soldier's shield that has a coat of arms on it
5
British
:
an award for winning a competition or game
2
shield
/ˈʃiːld/
verb
shields;
shielded;
shielding
2
shield
/ˈʃiːld/
verb
shields;
shielded;
shielding
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHIELD
[+ object]
1
:
to cover and protect (someone or something)
— often + from
— often used figuratively
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She shielded her eyes.
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She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare.
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He was shielded from the rain.
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I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long.
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His friends tried to shield him from the press.
2
:
to prevent (someone or something) from being seen
— usually + from
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A line of trees shields the house from view.
