shield

noun countable

UK /ʃiːld/

Word Forms

singular	shield
plural	shields

1
an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit
Synonyms and related words
Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
blindfold
face mask
gas mask
1. 1a
  a riot shield that police officers carry to protect them
  Synonyms and related words
  Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
  Alsatian
  baton
  Black Maria
2. 1b
  an object that protects a particular part of your body, for example the gum shield that boxers wear to protect their teeth
  Synonyms and related words
  Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
  blindfold
  face mask
  gas mask
3. 1c
  someone or something that protects you from harm or bad experiences
  shield against:
  weapons systems designed to provide a shield against nuclear attack
  My relationship with my sister was a shield against the ugliness of our childhood.
  Synonyms and related words
  Someone or something that protects and defends
  precaution
  guardian
  protector
2
a design shaped like a soldier’s shield, especially one used on a badge or a coat of arms
Synonyms and related words
Heraldry
heraldry
shield
escutcheon
1. 2a
  an object shaped like a shield given to the winner of a competition
  Synonyms and related words
  Medals and prizes for winners of competitions and races
  blue riband
  blue ribbon
  bronze
2. 2b
  a competition in which the prize is a shield
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports events and competitions
  battle/war of nerves
  bye
  card

shield

noun countable

US /ʃild/

Word Forms

singular	shield
plural	shields

1
an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit
Synonyms and related words
Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
blindfold
face mask
gas mask
1. 1a
  a riot shield that police officers carry to protect them
  Synonyms and related words
  Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
  baton
  billy club
  body armor
2. 1b
  an object that protects a particular part of your body, for example the gum shield that boxers wear to protect their teeth
  Synonyms and related words
  Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
  blindfold
  face mask
  gas mask
3. 1c
  someone or something that protects you from harm or bad experiences
  shield against:
  weapons systems designed to provide a shield against nuclear attack
  My relationship with my sister was a shield against the ugliness of our childhood.
  Synonyms and related words
  Someone or something that protects and defends
  precaution
  guardian
  protector
2
a design shaped like a soldier’s shield, especially one used on a badge or a coat of arms
Synonyms and related words
Heraldry
heraldry
shield
escutcheon
1. 2a
  an object shaped like a shield given to the winner of a competition
  Synonyms and related words
  Medals and prizes for winners of competitions and races
  blue ribbon
  the brass ring
  bronze

shield

verb transitive

UK /ʃiːld/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	shield
he/she/it	shields
present participle	shielding
past tense	shielded
past participle	shielded

1
often passiveto protect something, usually from being hit, touched, or seen
shield something from something:
These plants should be shielded from direct sunlight.
shield something from view:
The house was shielded from view by tall trees.
shield your eyes/face:
She shielded her eyes against the sun’s glare.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to protect someone from something unpleasant
shield someone from something:
He is anxious to shield his children from the press.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
3
in sport, to keep your body close to the ball and prevent an opponent from touching it
Synonyms and related words
To perform an action in a game or sport
blank
block
bully off

shield

verb transitive

US /ʃild/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	shield
he/she/it	shields
present participle	shielding
past tense	shielded
past participle	shielded

1
often passiveto protect something, usually from being hit, touched, or seen
shield something from view:
The house was shielded from view by tall trees.
shield your eyes/face:
She shielded her eyes against the sun’s glare.
shield something from something:
These plants should be shielded from direct sunlight.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
2
to protect someone from something unpleasant
shield someone from something:
He is anxious to shield his children from the truth about their mother.
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save

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