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shield
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- pronunciation:
- shild
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A shield is a large, flat piece of metal or some other material that is carried on the arm for protection.
Oliver dressed as a knight for Halloween, holding a pretend sword and shield.
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| definition 2: |
A shield is something that gives protection.
We planted a row of trees as a shield against the wind.- synonyms:
- cover, guard, screen, shell
- similar words:
- defense, protection
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shields, shielding, shielded |
| definition: |
When you shield something, you protect it with a shield or as if you were using shield.
Ben shielded his face when a snowball came right at his head.Sunglasses shield your eyes from the sun.- synonyms:
- protect
- antonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- defend, guard, screen, secure, shelter
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| related words: |
harbor, mind, shade, spare |
| derivations: |
shieldless (adj.), shieldlike (adj.), shielder (n.) |
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