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shield
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noun (n)

  • a protective covering or structure(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    buckler
    source: wordnet30
  • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles(noun.animal)
    Synonym:
    carapace, cuticle, shell
    source: wordnet30
  • A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    screen
    source: wordnet30
  • hold back a thought or feeling about(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    harbor, harbour
    source: wordnet30
  • To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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