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shield

/ʃiːld/

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noun

Schutz, Verteidigung, Deckung

Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Examples :

"The strong, metal shield protected the knight from the enemy's attacks. "

Der starke Metallschild schützte den Ritter vor den Angriffen des Feindes.

military weapon

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noun

Schildform

A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.

Examples :

"The police officer wore a special vest with a reflective shield on the front, clearly identifying her as a member of the force. "

Der Polizist trug eine spezielle Weste mit einem reflektierenden Schild auf der Vorderseite, die sie eindeutig als Mitglied der Truppe auswies.

police mark heraldry

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noun

Schild

A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.

Examples :

"The hikers were protected by the vast shield of ancient rock, which rose high above the valley. "

Die Wanderer wurden durch den riesigen Schild aus uraltem Gestein geschützt, der sich hoch über dem Tal erhob.

geology geography

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noun

Abtritt, Toilette

A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.

Examples :

"The old farmhouse had a small shield out back for guests to use. "

Das alte Bauernhaus hatte hinten ein kleines Abtritt für die Gäste.

place utility architecture

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noun

Stoßstange

Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision

Examples :

"The car's front and rear shields helped to protect the passengers during the accident. "

Die vorderen und hinteren Stoßstangen des Autos trugen dazu bei, die Insassen während des Unfalls zu schützen.

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verb

Schützen, verteidigen

To protect, to defend.

Examples :

"The mother shielded her child from the angry dog. "

Die Mutter schützte ihr Kind vor dem wütenden Hund.

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verb

Schützen, abschirmen

To protect from the influence of

Examples :

"The teacher shielded her students from the distracting noise outside the classroom. "

Die Lehrerin schützte ihre Schüler vor dem störenden Lärm draußen vor dem Klassenzimmer.

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