shield
Definition
- n. a protective covering or structure
- n. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
- v. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Word forms
- Present participle
- shielding
- Past participle
- shielded
- Third person singular
- shields
- Past tense
- shielded
Example sentences
n.
The knight raised his shield to protect himself from the arrows.
vt.
She used her umbrella to shield herself from the rain.
vi.
The tall trees shield from the strong winds.