Medieval Warfare Terms

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.

verb to protect or defend with or as if with a shield

• The knight held up his shield to protect himself from the enemy's sword.
• Make sure you bring a shield if you're going to play paintball.
• I always use my phone as a shield when I don't want to talk to someone.
• Her sense of humor acted as a shield against the harsh realities of life.