shield (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 shield

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."

Synonyms of shield

Words with a similar meaning to shield:

• protection
• defense
• guard
• bulwark

Antonyms of shield

Words with the opposite meaning to shield:

• attack
• vulnerability

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