shield
/SHēld/
noun
- a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.synonyms: buckler, target, hielaman, escutcheon, aegis, targe
- a person or thing providing protection."a protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt"synonyms: protection, guard, defense, cover, screen, shade, safety, security, shelter, safeguard, support, bulwark, protector
- a large rigid area of the earth's crust, typically of Precambrian rock, which has been unaffected by later orogenic episodes, e.g. the Canadian Shield.
verb
- protect (someone or something) from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience."he pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare"
- remain apart from others for a period of time in order to avoid catching an infectious disease to which one may be particularly vulnerable."they are shielding to protect their own health"
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