Shield
Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːld/
Shield (noun)
- a flat object used to block or protect against attacks or danger
- a symbol or emblem representing protection or defense
Examples
- The knight carried a shield into battle.
- A shield can block arrows effectively.
Common collocations: carry a shield, protective shield, symbolic shield, shield of honor, shield from harm
Shield (verb)
- to keep someone or something safe from danger or harm
Examples
- Parents shield their children from danger.
- The umbrella shielded us from the rain.