shield

/ʃiːld/ · noun

Meaning

Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
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.
A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision
To protect, to defend.
To protect from the influence of

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