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Shield

/ʃiːld/

Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

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📖 Definitions of "Shield"

noun

1
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
2
A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.
3
A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
4
A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.

🔄 Synonyms of "Shield"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
screennoun	A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
bucklernoun	A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, held in the hand or worn on the arm (usually the left), for protecting the front of the body. In the sword and buckler play of the Middle Ages in England, the buckler was a small shield, used not to cover the body but to stop or parry blows.
harbornoun	(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
harbournoun	(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Shield"

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Word	Definition
bucklernoun	A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, held in the hand or worn on the arm (usually the left), for protecting the front of the body. In the sword and buckler play of the Middle Ages in England, the buckler was a small shield, used not to cover the body but to stop or parry blows.
screennoun	A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
harbornoun	(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
harbournoun	(Commonwealth spelling) Standard spelling of harbor.
armourednoun	Possessing, wearing, or fitted out with armour.
armornoun	(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
breastplatenoun	A piece of armor that covers the chest.
ribbonnoun	A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
visornoun	The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.
coatnoun	(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
cloaknoun	A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
overcoatnoun	A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
masknoun	A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
claddingnoun	(construction) A weatherproof, insulating or decorative covering fixed to the outside of a building.
covernoun	A lid.
umbrellanoun	A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
camouflagenoun	(military) The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.
coatingnoun	A thin outer layer.
plaquenoun	(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).
decknoun	(card games) A pack or set of playing cards.