Pronunciation: /ʃild/
noun a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
A1 The knight held up his shield to protect himself from the dragon's fire.
A2 She used a shield to block the incoming arrows during the battle.
B1 The riot police used shields to push back the protestors.
B2 The superhero's shield was made of a special indestructible metal.
C1 The diplomat used his charm as a shield to navigate through the difficult negotiations.
C2 The shield of the ancient warrior was adorned with intricate designs and symbols.
verb to protect or defend with or as if with a shield
A1 She shielded her eyes from the bright sun with her hand.
A2 The knight shielded the princess from the dragon's fiery breath.
B1 The umbrella shielded her from the rain as she walked home.
B2 The firewall shielded the company's sensitive data from cyber attacks.
C1 The diplomat shielded the ambassador from the media frenzy during the scandal.
C2 The bodyguard shielded the celebrity from the paparazzi as they exited the event.
formal The knight held up his shield to protect himself from the enemy's sword.
informal Make sure you bring a shield if you're going to play paintball.
slang I always use my phone as a shield when I don't want to talk to someone.
figurative Her sense of humor acted as a shield against the harsh realities of life.
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