shield in English: A large flat piece of metal or wood you hold in front of your body to protect yourself. (noun)

Translation

A large flat piece of metal or wood you hold in front of your body to protect yourself.

Word origin

From Old English scield, the board a fighter held for protection.

Gender

Pluralshields

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A shield protects the body in a fight.

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Modern shields are often made of strong clear plastic.

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Anything that protects you can be called a shield.

protect

To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

sword

A weapon with a long sharp blade and a handle, used for fighting in the past.

fight

To try to hurt or beat another person or group, often with hands or weapons.

soldier

A person who fights for their country as part of an army.

weapon

A thing made for fighting, such as a gun or a knife.

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