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to shield
01
to protect or hide someone or something from harm or danger
Transitive: to shield sb/sth | to shield sb/sth from potential harm
Examples
The knight shielded the princess from the oncoming danger.
Shield
Examples
The knight raised his shield to deflect the enemy's sword during the battle.
02
a hard outer covering or case of certain animals, such as arthropods or turtles, providing protection
Examples
The beetle 's shield was glossy and brown.
03
a structure or covering used to protect something from harm, damage, or exposure
Examples
The building had a shield against strong winds.
Lexical Tree
shielded
shielder
shielding
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