noun Download 🔗Share Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. Examples : "The riot police held up their shields to protect themselves from the thrown rocks. " military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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 security guards at the mall wore shields on their uniforms to identify them. " police organization heraldry sign Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock. Examples : "Geologists study the Canadian and Baltic shields to understand the Earth's early history. " geology geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory. Examples : "After a long hike, we were relieved to finally find some shields near the trailhead. " architecture utility building place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision Examples : "The car's strong shields helped protect the passengers during the accident. " vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To protect, to defend. Examples : "A mother bear shields her cubs from danger. " military police war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To protect from the influence of Examples : "The heavy workload shields her from feeling lonely after moving to a new city. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
