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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.
A good umbrella can shield you from the rain.
Shield
01
a large piece of armor made of strong material, carried on the arm by soldiers in the past
Examples
The knight raised his shield to deflect the enemy's sword during the battle.
Historians found fragments of ancient shields in archaeological digs near the old castle.
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.
Turtles have a protective shell often called a shield.
03
a structure or covering used to protect something from harm, damage, or exposure
Examples
The building had a shield against strong winds.
Solar panels were fitted with a protective shield.
Lexical Tree
shielded
shielder
shielding
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