shield

/ʃˈiːld/

/ˈʃiɫd/

Shield

a large piece of armor made of strong material, carried on the arm by soldiers in the past

synonyms : buckler

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

synonyms : carapace

a protective covering or structure

to shield

MAIN VERB

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

synonyms : screen

hold back a thought or feeling about

synonyms : harbor

Examples

1. As a parent, I try not to shield my children from every disappointment.

2. Sarah used her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sun.

3. They observed how the seed coat of the coconut was tough and fibrous, helping to shield the inner seed.

4. Now Professor Coquillette referenced the controversy over the former Law School shield two years ago.