shield

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

2. n. Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. Source: opted

3. n. Figuratively, one who protects or defends. Source: opted

4. n. In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci. Source: opted

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

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

7. n. A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield. Source: opted

8. n. A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield. Source: opted

9. n. To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury. Source: opted

10. n. To ward off; to keep off or out. Source: opted

11. n. To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid! Source: opted

12. n. a protective covering or structure Source: wordnet

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