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shield

/ˈʃiːld/

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noun

plural shields

[count] a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection

something that defends or protects someone or something

the heat shield on a space shuttle

The thief tried to use a hostage as a human shield. [=the thief hid behind the hostage so the police would not shoot]

Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease. [=exercise and good nutrition protect you from disease] - see also windshield

US :a police officer's badge

a picture shaped like a soldier's shield that has a coat of arms on it

Brit :an award for winning a competition or game

verb

shields; shielded; shielding

[+ obj] to cover and protect (someone or something)

She shielded her eyes. - often + from

She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare.

He was shielded from the rain. - often used figuratively

I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long.

His friends tried to shield him from the press.

to prevent (someone or something) from being seen - usually + from

A line of trees shields the house from view.