shield

1 of 2

noun

ˈshēld

plural shields

: a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm

: something or someone that protects or defends : defense

A healthy lifestyle may act as a shield against preventable diseases.

: a device or part that serves as a protective cover or barrier

They were covered head to toe in protective gear—rubber boots, gowns, aprons, gloves, masks, head caps and plastic eye shields.

Blaine Harden

see also dress shield, face shield, heat shield, windshield

: a protective structure (such as a carapace, scale, or plate) of some animals

: escutcheon

especially : one that is wide at the top and rounds to a point at the bottom

: the Precambrian nuclear mass of a continent that is surrounded and sometimes covered by sedimentary rocks

: something resembling a shield: such as

: apothecium

: a police officer's badge

: a decorative or identifying emblem

Example Sentences

Noun the heat shield on a space shuttle the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies Verb celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

McCaughey grabbed a riot shield and used it as a weapon.

Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022 Whereas chemical blockers absorb and disperse light, mineral formulas act as a physical shield.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 The handsome Alumni Lounge, with shield and scroll motifs, is considered the most intact historic interior on campus.

oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 McCaughey grabbed a riot shield and used it as a weapon.

Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Wyatt Russell is coming back as John Walker, the guy who was given Captain America's shield and started going by U.S. Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a gig which did not go all that well for him.

Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 11 Sep. 2022 For 30 years, Ruhl’s lab has been studying how mucins in saliva shield teeth from decay and help balance the many types of microbes that live in our mouths.

Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 With the Queen goes the monarchy’s protective shield.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The two repairs set Dela Cruz back $1,375, including two $500 deductible payments and the cost to bolt a shield on to his converter.

Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

Germany’s government Sunday announced its third package of measures to help shield households from surging energy costs, bringing total help so far to €95 billion.

Paul Hannon, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The bill also seeks to help shield Massachusetts providers from out-of-state prosecution for procedures that are legal here, such as abortions and gender-affirming care.

Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 However, what the Watermark study illustrates is that customer experience differentiation can help shield an organization from the worst impacts of a contraction, as well as position it for success when conditions improve.

Jon Picoult, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Three sisters approached the Utah Capitol on Sunday cloaked in red hooded robes and little white bonnets meant to help shield their faces.

Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 The former president has attempted to shield records from the FBI for months by claiming executive privilege.

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 That firm most notably represented former President Donald Trump in his efforts to shield his financial records from congressional investigators and New York prosecutors.

Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Lawyers for the families criticized the move as another attempt by Mr. Jones to shield his wealth and evade judgment.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Federal agencies sometimes invoke deliberative process privilege to shield records relating to rule-makings from Freedom of Information Request Act (FOIA) disclosures.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	shielded
释义	shield 1 of 2 noun ˈshēld plural shields 1 : a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm 2 : something or someone that protects or defends : defense A healthy lifestyle may act as a shield against preventable diseases. 3 a : a device or part that serves as a protective cover or barrier They were covered head to toe in protective gear—rubber boots, gowns, aprons, gloves, masks, head caps and plastic eye shields. Blaine Harden see also dress shield, face shield, heat shield, windshield b : a protective structure (such as a carapace, scale, or plate) of some animals 4 : escutcheon especially : one that is wide at the top and rounds to a point at the bottom 5 : the Precambrian nuclear mass of a continent that is surrounded and sometimes covered by sedimentary rocks 6 : something resembling a shield: such as a : apothecium b : a police officer's badge c : a decorative or identifying emblem shield 2 of 2 verb shielded; shielding; shields transitive verb 1 a : to protect with or as if with a shield : provide with a protective cover or shelter b : to cut off from observation : hide 2 obsolete : forbid shielder noun Synonyms Noun aegis egis ammunition armor buckler cover defense guard protection safeguard screen security wall ward Verb bulwark cover defend fence fend forfend guard keep protect safeguard screen secure ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the heat shield on a space shuttle the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies Verb celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand Recent Examples on the Web Noun McCaughey grabbed a riot shield and used it as a weapon. Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022 Whereas chemical blockers absorb and disperse light, mineral formulas act as a physical shield. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 The handsome Alumni Lounge, with shield and scroll motifs, is considered the most intact historic interior on campus. oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 McCaughey grabbed a riot shield and used it as a weapon. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Wyatt Russell is coming back as John Walker, the guy who was given Captain America's shield and started going by U.S. Agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a gig which did not go all that well for him. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 11 Sep. 2022 For 30 years, Ruhl’s lab has been studying how mucins in saliva shield teeth from decay and help balance the many types of microbes that live in our mouths. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 With the Queen goes the monarchy’s protective shield. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The two repairs set Dela Cruz back $1,375, including two $500 deductible payments and the cost to bolt a shield on to his converter. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb Germany’s government Sunday announced its third package of measures to help shield households from surging energy costs, bringing total help so far to €95 billion. Paul Hannon, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The bill also seeks to help shield Massachusetts providers from out-of-state prosecution for procedures that are legal here, such as abortions and gender-affirming care. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 However, what the Watermark study illustrates is that customer experience differentiation can help shield an organization from the worst impacts of a contraction, as well as position it for success when conditions improve. Jon Picoult, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Three sisters approached the Utah Capitol on Sunday cloaked in red hooded robes and little white bonnets meant to help shield their faces. Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 The former president has attempted to shield records from the FBI for months by claiming executive privilege. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 That firm most notably represented former President Donald Trump in his efforts to shield his financial records from congressional investigators and New York prosecutors. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Lawyers for the families criticized the move as another attempt by Mr. Jones to shield his wealth and evade judgment. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Federal agencies sometimes invoke deliberative process privilege to shield records relating to rule-makings from Freedom of Information Request Act (FOIA) disclosures. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sheld, from Old English scield; akin to Old High German scilt shield and probably to Old English sciell shell First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing shield shield volcano human shield water shield heat shield shield against shield law face shield dress shield shield volcano human shield water shield heat shield shield against shield law face shield dress shield See More Kids Definition shield 1 of 2 noun ˈshēld 1 : a broad piece of armor carried (as by a soldier) for protection 2 : something that serves as a defense or protection the heat shield on a space shuttle shield 2 of 2 verb shielded; shielding : to cover or screen (as from danger or harm) : provide with protection Shield your eyes from the glare. Medical Definition shield noun ˈshēld : a structure, device, or part that serves as a protective cover or barrier a lead shield to protect against X-rays shielded 1 of 2 adjective as in protected Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance protected guarded defended safeguarded secured secure invulnerable bulletproof invincible defensible unassailable inviolable tenable impregnable unbeatable indomitable untouchable defendable unconquerable Antonyms & Near Antonyms vulnerable exposed untenable indefensible unprotected susceptible open liable unguarded unsecured insecure undefended weak defenseless helpless powerless vincible imperiled assailable imperilled See More shielded 2 of 2 verb past tense of shield 1 as in defended to drive danger or attack away from celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public Synonyms & Similar Words protected defended guarded safeguarded secured fended warded fenced kept covered screened bulwarked prevented forfended preserved saved opposed averted withstood resisted conserved buffered stood up for contended fought walled warred picketed battled palisaded Antonyms & Near Antonyms attacked assailed assaulted bombarded stormed beset besieged submitted yielded caved capitulated overran See More 2 as in covered to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand Synonyms & Similar Words covered screened clad veiled cloaked clothed masked draped capped disguised crowned obscured canopied palled Antonyms & Near Antonyms exposed uncovered bared
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