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Meaning of shield
A shield is an object or device used for protection, typically from attack or harm.
Etymology of shield
The word "shield" comes from Old English "scild", which is also the source of the Modern English word "skull", and is related to the Old Norse "skjöldr", and the Old High German "scilt", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic "skildiz", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European "skele-", which meant "to divide" or "to split".
Synonyms
protection
defense
guard
armor
barricade
screen
cover
safeguard
bulwark
shelter
asylum
refuge
haven
sanctuary
buffer
barrier
obstruction
blockage
rampart
parapet
fortification
stronghold
protectionism
aegis
buckler
cuirass
panoply
truncheon
blazon
emblem
insignia
crest
coat of arms
escutcheon
protectionist
preserver
conservator
Definitions
- A protective device, typically a flat or curved piece of metal, wood, or other material, held in the hand or mounted on a vehicle or structure, used to deflect or absorb blows, missiles, or other forms of attack.
- A person or thing that protects or defends someone or something from harm, attack, or criticism.
- A symbol or emblem, typically a heraldic device, used to represent a person, family, or organization.
Usage Examples
- The knight held up his shield to deflect the blows of his opponent's sword.
- The company will act as a shield against the hostile takeover bid.
- The shield on the car's bumper protected it from damage in the collision.