Meaning
A large flat piece of metal or wood you hold in front of your body to protect yourself.
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Word origin
From Old English scield, the board a fighter held for protection.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- scield
Grammar
Examples
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A shield protects the body in a fight.
Riot .
Modern shields are often made of strong clear plastic.
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Anything that protects you can be called a shield.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 11: shield, bishop, defendant and 7 more words.