nounπShareAnything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection."The riot police held up their shields to protect themselves from the thrown rocks. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The security guards at the mall wore shields on their uniforms to identify them. "policeorganizationheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock."Geologists study the Canadian and Baltic shields to understand the Earth's early history. "geologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory."After a long hike, we were relieved to finally find some shields near the trailhead. "architectureutilitybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision"The car's strong shields helped protect the passengers during the accident. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect, to defend."A mother bear shields her cubs from danger. "militarypolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect from the influence of"The heavy workload shields her from feeling lonely after moving to a new city. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
