shield

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʃiːld/

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Noun

Singular shield

Plural shields

1. (countable) A piece of metal that is used for defense.

   A soldier carried a sword and a shield to fight in the past.

Verb

Plain form shield

Third-person singular shields

Past tense shielded

Past participle shielded

Present participle shielding

1. (transitive & intransitive) If you shield something, you protect or defend it.
   • Synonyms: protect and shelter