The meaning of SHIELD is a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm. How to use shield in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Shield.
Shields are used to intercept specific attacks, whether from close-ranged weaponry like spears or long ranged projectiles such as arrows. They function as means of active blocks, as well as to provide passive protection by closing one or more lines of engagement during combat. shield noun 1. protection, cover, defence, screen, guard, ward (archaic), shelter, safeguard, aegis, rampart, bulwark innocents used as a human shield against attack 2.
shield plus accessories, buckler, escutcheon (Heraldry), targe (archaic) a warrior with sword and shield The police held up their riot shields. The ozone layer is the earth’s shield against radiation from the sun. FLORIDA SHIELD NETWORK Sweetwater Police Department City of Doral Police Department Hialeah Gardens Police Department Now that the Artemis II astronauts are safely home from their moon mission, NASA is investigating how well its spacecraft's heat shield protected the crew during their return. SHIELD definition: a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc. See examples of shield used in a sentence.
