shield
US /ʃild/
・UK /ʃi:ld/
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noun
- A family's coat of arms or insignia
- Device used to protect from a harmful force
- Large piece of metal, etc. carried by police, etc.
- Large piece of metal carried for protection
verb
- To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
- To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
Examples
The ozone layer forms a shield against harmful solar rays.
He shielded her with his body.