shield

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.

2. 2noun

   Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

3. 3noun

   Figuratively, one who protects or defends.

4. 4noun

   In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.

5. 5noun

   The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

6. 6noun

   A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.

7. 7noun

   A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.

8. 8noun

   A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.

9. 9noun

   To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.

10. 10noun

    To ward off; to keep off or out.

11. 11noun

    To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!

12. 12noun

    hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

    Synonyms

    carapacecuticleshell
13. 13noun

    armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

    Synonyms

    buckler
14. 14noun

    a protective covering or structure

15. 15verb

    protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

    Synonyms

    screen
16. 16verb

    hold back a thought or feeling about

    "She is harboring a grudge against him"

    Synonyms

    harborharbour