shielded (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʃiːld/
Definition
A piece of armor carried on the arm or held in the hand, used for protection against blows or missiles.
Examples
The Roman legionaries advanced, their large rectangular shields locked together.
He used his shield to deflect the sword thrust.
The ancient warriors wore helmets and carried shields into battle.
How to Use shielded
- shield from (prepositional phrase)
- To protect from something harmful. — "The roof shielded the house from the rain."
- shield against (prepositional phrase)
- To protect against a specific threat or danger. — "The government introduced measures to shield the economy against inflation."
- shield someone/something (verb)
- To protect someone or something. — "The company tried to shield its profits from taxation."
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