shield

noun
UK: /ʃiːld/
US: /ʃiːld/

  1. A large, protective object carried to defend against attacks.

    1. The knight held his shield to block the incoming arrows. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the riot, police used riot shields for protection from thrown objects. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something or someone that protects or defends you.

    1. Her father acted as a shield against all her worries. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dense forest acted as a natural shield against the strong winds. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protection guard screen defend protect cover
shield verb

  1. To protect someone or something from danger or harm.

    1. Trees shield the house from the strong sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company tried to shield its workers from the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hide or cover something.

    1. He used his hand to shield his eyes from the light. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mountains shield the valley, creating a unique climate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shield" in English means: A large, protective object carried to defend against attacks., Something or someone that protects or defends you..

The phonetic transcription of "shield" is /ʃiːld/ in British English and /ʃiːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shield": protection, guard, screen, defend, protect, cover.

Example usage of "shield": "The knight held his shield to block the incoming arrows.". More examples on the page.