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shield
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- pronunciation:
- shild
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of protective armor, made of any of various tough materials, usu. worn on the forearm to ward off missiles or blows from hand weapons.
- synonyms:
- escutcheon
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| definition 2: |
a representation of this piece of armor, used as a badge, part of a coat of arms, or the like.
- synonyms:
- escutcheon
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| definition 3: |
any of various protective structures, layers, or devices.
- synonyms:
- bulwark, cover, guard, screen, shell
- similar words:
- defense, protection, safeguard, security
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| definition 4: |
one who protects.
She is my shield against sorrow.- synonyms:
- defender, guardian, protector
- similar words:
- guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security
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| related words: |
armor, buffer, convoy, ensign |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shields, shielding, shielded |
| definition 1: |
to protect (a person or thing) by or as if by using a shield.
- synonyms:
- protect
- antonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- defend, ensconce, guard, mask, safeguard, screen, secure, shelter
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| definition 2: |
to protect by or as if by hiding or concealing (someone).
He tried to shield his children from unpleasant truths.- synonyms:
- shelter
- antonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- conceal, hide, screen, shroud
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| related words: |
castle, cover, ensure, harbor, mail, mind, muffle, save, shade, spare |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to act as a shield or protector.
- synonyms:
- guard
- similar words:
- defend, protect
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| related words: |
cover, guard |
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| derivations: |
shieldless (adj.), shieldlike (adj.), shielder (n.) |
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