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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.
  • (figurative) One who protects or defends.
  • (heraldry) The escutcheon 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
shield bug
chinche, insecto en forma de escudo con cuatro patas
target shield
pelta
dress shield
sobaquera
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