Shield (IPA: /ˈʃiɫd/)
| Shield (n.) |
A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler. |
| Shield (n.) |
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. |
| Shield (n.) |
Figuratively, one who protects or defends. |
| Shield (n.) |
In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci. |
| Shield (n.) |
The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon. |
| Shield (n.) |
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses. |
| Shield (n.) |
A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield. |
| Shield (n.) |
A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield. |
| Shield (n.) |
To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury. |
| Shield (n.) |
To ward off; to keep off or out. |
| Shield (n.) |
To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid! |
| Shield |
Item of armour carried to intercept attacks or projectiles |
| Shield |
Large, tectonically stable formation of Precambrian crystalline rock |
| Shield |
Character in Archie Comics |
| Shield |
Episode of Law & Order (S9 E17) |
| Shield |
Family name |
| Shield Synonyms |
Buckler |
| Shield Synonyms |
Carapace, Shell, Cuticle |
| Shield Synonyms |
Harbor, Harbour |
| Shield Synonyms |
Screen |
| Shield (Last Name / Surname) |
Shield is the #21,583 most common last name / surname from the 2010 United States Census. The census reported that 1,209 people had that surname. |
| Spanish Translation |
Shield in Spanish is Proteger |
| Tagalog Translation |
Shield in Tagalog is Adarga |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "A mighty fortress is our God, A sword and shield victorious; He breaks the cruel oppressors rod And wins salvation glorious." - Salvation |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Estelle: [raises her sword and shield infront of her, then points the sword forward] I know how to use a sword." - Tales of Vesperia |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Hener was the hero-king, Heaven-born, dear to us, Showing his shield A shelter for peace." - Monarchy |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "I have a soul that like an ample shield Can take in all, and verge enough for more." - John Dryden |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " I'm always picking up after you boys. [scoops up Cap's lost shield from her motorcycle]" - Avengers: Age of Ultron |
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