Definition of shield Shield

/ʃiˈld/ - [sheeld] - shield

We found 38 definitions of shield from 8 different sources.

What does shield mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: shields
shield - a protective covering or structure
		protective cover, protective covering, protection the tough natural covering of some organisms
		nipple shield a rubber or plastic shield to protect the nipples of nursing women
		scale, shell, plate a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
		shielding the act of shielding from harm
shield - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
		buckler
		armor, armour tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
		scutcheon, escutcheon a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
shield - hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
		carapace, shell, cuticle
		scute large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
		mollusc, mollusk, shellfish invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
		arthropod invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin
		turtle any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
		cuticula the outer body wall of an insect
Verb shields, shielding, shielded
shield - protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
		screen
		protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
shield - hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"
		harbor, harbour
		conceal, hide hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well"

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Wiktionary

shield (Noun)
A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
shield (Noun)
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
shield (Noun)
Figuratively, one who protects or defends.
shield (Noun)
In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
shield (Noun)
The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms .
shield (Noun)
A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
shield (Noun)
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
shield (Noun)
A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield.
shield (Noun)
A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
shield (Noun)
A field of energy which protects or defends.
shield (Noun)
A police badge.
shield (Noun)
A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
shield (Verb)
To protect, to defend.
shield (Verb)
To protect from the influence of.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

shield (n.)
A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.
shield (n.)
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
shield (n.)
Figuratively, one who protects or defends.
shield (n.)
In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
shield (n.)
The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.
shield (n.)
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
shield (n.)
A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.
shield (n.)
A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
shield (n.)
To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.
shield (n.)
To ward off; to keep off or out.
shield (n.)
To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

shield
A large plate made of metal or wood, held in the left hand during melee combat to protect the body from incoming attacks.
shield
To protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
shield
A shielding or protection against the unpleasant, unwanted, or dangerous.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

shield
shēld, n. a broad plate worn for defence on the left arm: anything that protects: defence: a person who protects: the shield-shaped escutcheon used for displaying arms.—v.t. to defend: (Shak.) to forfend, avert.—v.i. to be a shelter.—ns. Shiel′der; Shield′-fern, a fern, so called from its shape.—adj. Shield′less, defenceless.—adv. Shield′lessly.—n. Shield′lessness.—adj. Shield′-shaped, scutate. [A.S. scyld; Ger. schild, Ice. skiöldr, protection.]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

shield
A piece of defensive armor, borne on the left arm, to ward off the strokes of the sword and of missiles. It has been constantly used from ancient times, through the Middle Ages, till the invention of fire-arms. The large shield worn by the Greeks and Romans (clipeus) was circular, and often ornamented with devices. Another form of shield (scutum) was used by the Roman heavy-armed infantry, square, but bent to encircle the body. The early shield or knightly escutcheon of the Middle Ages was circular in outline, and convex, with a boss in the centre; the body generally of wood, and the rim of metal. There were many other kinds of shields, made of leather, wood, basket-work, etc., employed up to the introduction of fire-arms, when they became practically useless, although some savage nations employ shields at the present time.
shield
To cover, as with a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect; to secure from assault or injury.

Wikipedia

A shield is the name used to refer to any object or force used to block something.

History.

The oldest shield known was a device used to block hand weapons and arrows. The shield has been constructed differently over time, even animal hides were used, and the size and weight were largely different as well.

Middle Ages.

In the Middle ages, Kite shields were commonly used. The Kite shield is a shield in the form of a kite. Because of the lack of mobility due of the kite shields' weight, kite shields were given up for more mobility and two handed weapons. The Buckler was a shield with a round shape. It was commonly used as a replacement for the heavy Kite shields.

Modern Shields.

Shields were used even after gunpowder weapons. the shield is still used by police and army forces today. Many shields now in days are usually made from advanced material, as well as electronics. Shields also vary from not only hand helds, but clothing, such as vests and, in a way, boots and gloves.

Future.

The future of shields have varied from multiple ideas and fiction, usually force fields and energy shields.

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shield, verb, present, 1st person singular of shield (infinitive).
shield, verb (infinitive).
shield, noun, singular of shields.

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