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shield noun

  /ʃiːld/
  • A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
 escudo, chimal
  • Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • (science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
  • (heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
  • (transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
 escudo

shield verb

  /ʃiːld/
  • (ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
 proteger, blindar
human shield
escudo humano
shield volcano
volcán en escudo
heat shield
escudo térmico
target shield
pelta
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