shield
/ʃiːld/
verb
- To protect or defend from danger, harm, or unwanted influence.
- Parents often try to shield their children from bad news.
- The umbrella shielded her from the hot sun.
- He shielded his eyes with his hand to see better in the bright light.
- To block or prevent something from passing through.
- The building's design shields the interior from extreme temperatures.
- A special coating shields the metal from rust.
- The thick curtains shield the room from outside noise.
Antonyms
noun
- A piece of armor carried on the arm or in the hand to protect against weapons or blows.
- She held the shield firmly as the arrows flew toward her.
- Ancient soldiers often decorated their shields with symbols of their clan.
- The knight raised his shield to block the sword strike.
- A person or thing that provides protection or defense.
- Trees along the coast serve as a natural shield against strong winds.
- Her calm voice was a shield against the chaos around her.
- The bodyguard acted as a human shield for the president.
- A protective device or barrier on machinery or equipment.
- He installed a plastic shield over the computer screen to reduce glare.
- Always wear the safety shield when using the grinding machine.
- The heat shield on the spacecraft prevented it from burning up during reentry.
- A shaped emblem or badge, often used in heraldry or as a logo.
- The family crest was painted on a wooden shield above the fireplace.
- The company's logo is a blue shield with a white star.
- The police officer wore a shield on his uniform with the department's emblem.