Shield: meaning, definitions and examples

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shield

 

[ สƒiหld ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in battle

A shield is a piece of armour worn on the arm to protect against attacks from weapons such as swords or arrows. It is typically made of metal, wood, or leather and is held by a handle or straps. Shields have been used throughout history by soldiers in warfare to defend themselves.

Synonyms

buckler, guard, protector

Examples of usage

  • The knight raised his shield to block the enemy's sword.
  • The archer hid behind his shield to avoid being hit by the arrows.
  • The soldiers formed a shield wall to protect themselves from the advancing enemy.
Context #2 | Verb

protect

To shield means to protect or defend someone or something from harm or danger. It can also refer to hiding or covering something to keep it safe from outside influences or unwanted attention.

Synonyms

defend, guard, protect

Examples of usage

  • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
  • The firewall shields the computer network from cyber attacks.
  • He shielded his emotions to avoid showing vulnerability.

Translations

Translations of the word "shield" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schild

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perisai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarcza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›พ (ใŸใฆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouclier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรญt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›พ (dรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรถldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalxan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escudo

Word origin

The word 'shield' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'skelduz'. Shields have been used by various civilizations throughout history, evolving in design and materials used. They were essential in combat for protection and defense, symbolizing strength and courage.

See also: shielded, shielding.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,429 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.