Meaning & use
shield
A broad piece of armor carried to block blows or projectiles, or anything that protects against harm.
See it in a sentence
The knight raised his shield just in time to block the arrow.
Sunscreen acts as a shield against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
A note on using this word
Shield is commonly used figuratively, as in 'a shield against criticism,' beyond its literal meaning as armor.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To protect someone or something from harm, danger, or an unpleasant experience.
Parents often try to shield young children from upsetting news.
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