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shield
- pronunciation:
- shild
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of armor worn or carried on the arm to protect against blows from weapons.
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| definition 2: |
something shaped like this piece of armor.
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| definition 3: |
something that gives protection.
The farmer planted trees as a shield against the wind.- synonyms:
- cover, guard, screen, shell
- similar words:
- defense, protection, safeguard, security
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| definition 4: |
a person who gives protection.
The mother was a shield between her child and the barking dog.- synonyms:
- defender, guardian
- similar words:
- guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security
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| related words: |
armor, ensign |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shielded, shielding, shields |
| definition: |
to protect.
The man shielded his eyes from the sunlight.- synonyms:
- protect
- antonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- defend, guard, safeguard, screen, secure, shelter
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| related words: |
ensure, harbor, mind, muffle, shade, spare |
| derivations: |
shieldless (adj.), shieldlike (adj.), shielder (n.) |
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