shield1 nounshield2 verb
shieldshield1 /ʃiːld/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINshield1
ExamplesOrigin:
Old English scieldEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Before operating this machine, make sure the safety shield is in place.
- Suncream acts as a kind of shield against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
- The spacecraft is covered in a material that acts as a heat shield.
- And Perseus carried a shield provided by the goddess of wisdom.
- Only the distal edge of the radial shields are visible.
- Other demonstrators have managed to draw pink hearts on most of the riot shields.
- Rawlie sat next to him, in an old chair with a back shaped like a shield.
- The adoral shields are small wing-like almost separating the oral shield from the first lateral arm plate.
- The radial shields are not visible, probably absent.
- The radial shields are triangular to tear-drop shaped, just over a quarter the disk radius in length.
- This ironclad shield was pierced by ten gun ports, the largest guns being designed for 9-inch shells.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that protects someone or something► protection
Collocations something that protects you against harm or damage: protection against: · Their light summer clothes were no protection against the bitter cold.give/provide protection (=protect someone): · Vitamin C provides some protection against minor illnesses.protection from: · At the time, the law gave women very little protection from violent husbands.
► protective protective clothes, covers, substances etc protect someone or something from being hurt or damaged: · Wear protective glasses when working with the saw.· Motorcyclists must wear protective helmets.· Remove the disk from its protective packaging.protective gear/clothing: · Burke was not wearing protective gear when the accident happened.
► shelter a place where you will be protected from danger or from bad weather: · It began to rain and we all ran for shelter. shelter of: · William hurried towards the shelter of the old cowshed.take shelter (=find a safe place): · People took shelter from the flooding in churches and schools on high ground.bomb shelter (=a place, usually underground, that is safe from bombs): · Underground stations in London were used as bomb shelters during the Second World War.
► shield an object or material that protects someone or something from harm or damage: · Suncream acts as a kind of shield against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.· The spacecraft is covered in a material that acts as a heat shield.· Before operating this machine, make sure the safety shield is in place.
► guard something that is, for example, fixed to a machine or worn on a part of your body, in order to provide protection against damage or injury: · You can buy guards for electric sockets that make it impossible for little children to stick their fingers into the holes.· Football players are strongly advised to wear shin guards.
► protector a piece of clothing or equipment that you wear or hold to protect a part of your body: · Hockey goalies wear a chest protector that is similar to the one a catcher in baseball wears.· A pocket protector will prevent ink staining your shirt.
► safeguard something, for example a law or rule, that provides protection against danger, problems, or failure: · There's a safeguard built into the tenancy agreement that says the landlord must give you three months' notice to quit.· Anti-virus software is a simple safeguard that many computer users have not bothered to install.safeguard against: · As a safeguard against misuse, memorize your PIN number immediately and destroy this advice slip.
WORD SETS► Policeagent, nounbaton, nounbeat, nounbobby, nounbody armour, nounbody search, nounbook, verbchief constable, nounchief inspector, nounchief superintendent, nounCID, the, commander, nouncommissioner, nouncomposite, nounconstable, nounconstabulary, nouncop, nouncopper, nouncop shop, nouncruiser, noundetective, noundragnet, nounFBI, the, flying squad, nounFraud Squad, nounfrisk, verbgendarme, nounguard dog, nounhighway patrol, nounhomicide, nouninformant, nouninspector, nounInterpol, nouninvestigation, nounlaw enforcement agent, nounlawman, nounmanor, nounMetropolitan Police, the, MI5, nounmissing person, nounMountie, nounmugshot, nounnab, verbnail, verbnarc, nounnark, nounnick, verbnightstick, nounofficer, nounoperation, nounpaddy wagon, nounPanda car, nounpatrol, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpig, nounplain-clothes, adjectiveplastic bullet, nounpolice constable, nounpolice department, nounpolice dog, nounpolice force, nounpoliceman, nounpolice officer, nounpolice station, nounpolicewoman, nounprecinct, nounquell, verbquestion, verbradar trap, nounraid, nounraid, verbrank, nounrap sheet, nounriot police, nounroadblock, nounScotland Yard, search warrant, nounsheriff, nounshield, nounsnout, nounspecial agent, nounSpecial Branch, nounspecial constable, nounsquad, nounsquad car, nounstate trooper, nounstation house, nounstore detective, nounsupergrass, nounsuperintendent, nountraffic cop, nountrooper, nountruncheon, nounwarrant, nounwater cannon, nounWPC, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► shade/shield your eyes
1 (=protect them from a bright light or the sun)· They gazed out to sea, shielding their eyes from the sun.
► a riot shield (=a plastic shield used by a police officer)· The police moved in on the demonstration using riot shields and tear gas.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► human· Denis says they're using the children as a human shield.· There was even some laughter when one of the thieves picked up a little girl to use as a human shield.
► protective· Vegetation indirectly created the protective ozone shield by pumping oxygen into the atmosphere.· These networks put a high premium on education and formed a strong protective shield for those who had gone far from home.· I kept my head down and the heavy bag well to the fore as a protective shield.
NOUN► heat· Aluminised heat shield panels allow hot a engine and pipes to be covered immediately.· But it also requires a heat shield to protect it during aerobraking.· In turn the forward heat shield contained four slots into which the legs of the launch escape tower would fit.· It is even possible that this residue could be used in its entirety to make heat shields.· Also the improvised heat shield covering the main compartment can be seen over the top of the station.· Thus, it appears feasible to manufacture practical heat shields in reusable molds on the Moon.· Titan 2, Saturn 5 and Cher's water bed. Heat shields?· The use of a heat shield made from asteroidal materials is highly attractive because it reduces propulsion requirements.
► missile· And just as the gated community concept aggravated the problem it purported to solve, so might the missile shield.· Ivanov proposed multilateral talks to assess the threats that prompted the United States to consider developing a missile shield.
► riot· Metal riot shields were introduced in 1970.· Other demonstrators have managed to draw pink hearts on most of the riot shields.
VERB► carry· Moorish infantry and cavalry, armed with bows, swords and spears, and carrying small round shields.· And Perseus carried a shield provided by the goddess of wisdom.· A Halberdier wearing light armour and carrying a shield will therefore cost 7+2+1 10 points.· Minerva, like Athene, was usually depicted wearing a helmet and armour and carrying a lance and shield.· WEAPONS/ARMOUR: Gorfang Rotgut wears light armour and carries a shield.· They are in elaborate head-dresses and carry shields and spears.· WEAPONS/ARMOUR: Azhag wears a suit of light armour and carries a shield.
► equip· Any regiment may be equipped with shields at a cost of +2 points per model.· As he explained it to me, his fort came equipped with metal shields to protect it from rocket attacks.· Any regiments may be equipped with shields at +1 point per model.
► protect· Beneath them the underside of the command module comprised a specially designed shield that protected them from the heat of re-entry.· It was to be a shield of freedom to protect the emancipated slave against abuses from the states.· Buy a bolster fitted with a plastic hand shield to protect your hand from badly-aimed blows.· But it also requires a heat shield to protect it during aerobraking.· As the command module entered the atmosphere tipped backwards so its heat shield was protecting the crew, the same effect happened.· As he explained it to me, his fort came equipped with metal shields to protect it from rocket attacks.· I'd definitely have a shield to protect myself, and a cloak to make me invisible.
► use· They do use shields and these are often made from animal hide.· There was even some laughter when one of the thieves picked up a little girl to use as a human shield.· Your only hope is to use him as a shield against the rest of the gang as you break through their line.· Remember that a character with one hand holding a wand can't cast spells, use a shield, etc.· If necessary, use a shield to prevent stray light from reaching the detector.· And they do have the option of using a shield and not using the halberd.· He serrated the air with his sword and used his shield as a wall and a battering-ram.
a)a large piece of metal or leather that soldiers used in the past to protect themselves when fighting b)a piece of equipment made of strong plastic, used by the police to protect themselves against angry crowds SYN riot shield → human shield2a)something in the shape of a shield, wide at the top and curving to a point at the bottom, that is given as a prize for winning a competition, especially a sports competition b)a drawing or model of a shield, wide at the top and curving to a point at the bottom, that is used as a coat of arms3something that protects a person or thing from harm or damageshield against
The immune system is our body’s shield against infection.4American English the small piece of metal that a police officer wears to show that they are a police officer SYN badgeshield1 nounshield2 verb
shieldshield2 ●●○ verb [transitive] Verb TableVERB TABLE
shield
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | shield |
| he, she, it | shields | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | shielded |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have shielded |
| he, she, it | has shielded | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had shielded |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will shield |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have shielded |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am shielding |
| he, she, it | is shielding | |
| you, we, they | are shielding | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was shielding |
| you, we, they | were shielding | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been shielding |
| he, she, it | has been shielding | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been shielding |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be shielding |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been shielding |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Beneath him, shielded by his body, lay a baby.
- Fuel taxes were reduced, shielding industry from the effects of the rise in oil prices.
- The elderly woman shielded her wounded husband.
- The treated glass shields your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
- But there was Daley to shield Wilson, beating down the evil ward bosses who opposed the Daley-Wilson reform.
- Dana had to be shielded from Roman's anger, and she was the only one who could do that.
- He had nearly forgotten about the small house next to him, shielded as it was by the rhododendron hedge.
- I held up a hand to shield my eyes.
- I passed long wagon trains filled with wounded and dying soldiers, without even a blanket to shield them...
- I was lucky; a bit of the fence fell on me and shielded me from the blast, I suppose.
- If other servants resented him, these two carefully shielded him.
- The trappings of prominent elected offices do not shield the occupants from the challenges, temptations and failures of daily life.
THESAURUS► protect
Collocations to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness: · Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.· The government wants to protect the environment.· Eating healthily helps to protect against many diseases.
► give/offer/provide protection to protect someone from something harmful: · Wearing a hat offers some protection from the sun.· The drug can give protection against cancer.· The law provides no protection.
► guard to protect a person, place, or object by staying near them and watching them: · Police officers guarded the entrance to the building.· He is guarded by armed men.
► save to protect someone or something when they are in danger of being harmed or destroyed: · Local people are fighting to save the theatre from demolition.· Emergency aid could save millions of people who are threatened with starvation.
► preserve to keep something, especially buildings or the environment, from being harmed, destroyed, or changed too much: · The organization works to preserve forests.· There is little money for preserving historic buildings.
► safeguard to protect something important, such as people’s rights, interests, jobs, health etc: · The deal will safeguard 200 jobs at the factory.· Laws should do more to safeguard the rights of victims.
► shield to put something in front of something else to protect it. Also used to talk about protecting people from unpleasant situations: · He lifted his hand to shield his eyes from the light.· They thought the public should be shielded from the truth.
► shelter to provide a place where someone or something is protected from the weather or from danger: · The village is sheltered by a belt of trees.· His family had sheltered Jews during the war.
► harbour British English, harbor American English to help and protect someone who has done something illegal, and prevent the police from finding them: · He is accused of harbouring suspected terrorists.
Longman Language Activatorto prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged► protect to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage or illness: · The painting is protected by thick glass.· laws to protect the environment· A series of meetings were held to discuss security issues and teach women employees how to protect themselves.protect somebody/something from something: · Use high-factor sun lotion to protect your child's skin from the sun.protect somebody/something against something: · Garlic was once thought to protect people against evil spirits.
► guard to stay close to a person, a valuable object etc and watch them carefully, in order to make sure that they do not escape, get stolen, or get attacked: · An army lieutenant and 14 soldiers were guarding the air strip.guard somebody/something against somebody/something: · Soldiers have been called in to guard the embassy against further attacks.
► safeguard to protect something important, for example people's rights, health, or safety - use this especially about organizations and laws that provide protection: · Unless we fight pollution now, we cannot safeguard our children's future.· The new legislation will safeguard the rights of low-paid workers.safeguard something against something: · Effective programs are available to safeguard your data against computer viruses.
► shield to protect someone from something harmful or unpleasant, especially by putting yourself or something else between them and the cause of the harm: · The elderly woman shielded her wounded husband.shield somebody/something from something: · The treated glass shields your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.· Fuel taxes were reduced, shielding industry from the effects of the rise in oil prices.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► shade/shield your eyes
to protect someone or something from being harmed or damaged: (=protect them from a bright light or the sun)· They gazed out to sea, shielding their eyes from the sun.
► a riot shield (=a plastic shield used by a police officer)· The police moved in on the demonstration using riot shields and tear gas.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► face· The knife dropped from Grant's nerveless fingers and he staggered back, throwing up his right arm to shield his face.· The same way you intuitively bring your arms to shield your face.· Down Commercial Street came two others, shielding their faces from the newspaper camera men with fur muffs and boas.
VERB► try· He tried to shield his past from its probing.· Their 45-year-old teacher, Gwen Mayor, was killed as she tried to shield them.· Even trying to shield herself from him, she could feel that void in him that he wanted her to fill.
Women will often lie to shield even the most abusive partner.shield somebody/something from somebody/something He held up his hands, shielding his eyes from the sun. import tariffs that shield firms from foreign competition► see thesaurus at protectRegisterShield is used mostly in journalism or literature. In everyday English, people usually say protect:· He used his hands to protect his eyes from the sun.