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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.
  • Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • (heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
 escudo

shield verb

  /ʃiːld/
  • (ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
 proteger
human shield
escudo humano
heat shield
escudo térmico
shield volcano
vulcão-escudo
shield wall
murada de escudos, parede de escudos
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