noun🔗ShareEscudos, protecciónAnything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection."The riot police held up their shields to protect themselves from the thrown rocks. "La policía antidisturbios levantó sus escudos para protegerse de las piedras arrojadas.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscudo, blasónA 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. "Los guardias de seguridad del centro comercial llevaban escudos en sus uniformes para identificarse.policeorganizationheraldrysignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscudo, escudo precámbricoA large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock."Geologists study the Canadian and Baltic shields to understand the Earth's early history. "Los geólogos estudian los escudos canadiense y báltico para comprender la historia temprana de la Tierra.geologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetrete, inodoroA place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory."After a long hike, we were relieved to finally find some shields near the trailhead. "Después de una larga caminata, nos sentimos aliviados de encontrar finalmente unos retretes cerca del comienzo del sendero.architectureutilitybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParachoquesParts 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. "Los parachoques fuertes del coche ayudaron a proteger a los pasajeros durante el accidente.vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProteger, defenderTo protect, to defend."A mother bear shields her cubs from danger. "Una osa protege a sus cachorros del peligro.militarypolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProteger, defenderTo protect from the influence of"The heavy workload shields her from feeling lonely after moving to a new city. "La gran carga de trabajo la protege de sentirse sola después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
