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shield

Pronunciation: [ʃiːld]

Word

Learn how to use shield in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “protection”

(noun) a shield is something that protects you from harm or danger. It can be something you hold, like in a medieval battle, or it can mean something that keeps you safe in a different way.

Example

The knight raised his shield to protect himself from the arrows.

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Without a shield, the soldier felt unprotected during the fight.

Example

What does a shield do in a battle?

Context: “protection”

(verb) to shield someone or something means to protect them from harm or danger. It's like putting up a barrier to keep bad things away.

Example

She shielded her eyes from the bright sun with her hand.

Example

He didn't shield himself from the cold and ended up getting sick.

Example

How can we shield our friends from getting hurt?

How to pronounce shield

Pronunciation: [ʃiːld]

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