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shield /ˈʃiːld/  

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  • noun
    plural shields
    [count] a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection
    something that defends or protects someone or something
    the heat shield on a space shuttle
    The thief tried to use a hostage as a human shield. [=the thief hid behind the hostage so the police would not shoot]
    Exercise and good nutrition are a shield against disease. [=exercise and good nutrition protect you from disease] - see also windshield
    US :a police officer's badge
    a picture shaped like a soldier's shield that has a coat of arms on it
    Brit :an award for winning a competition or game
    verb
    shields; shielded; shielding
    [+ obj] to cover and protect (someone or something)
    She shielded her eyes. - often + from
    She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare.
    He was shielded from the rain. - often used figuratively
    I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long.
    His friends tried to shield him from the press.
    to prevent (someone or something) from being seen - usually + from
    A line of trees shields the house from view.