Word Meaning

shield definition and meaning

n. A sheeling.
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.
n. Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
n. Figuratively, one who protects or defends.
n. In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
n. The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.
n. A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
n. A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.
n. A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
n. To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.
n. To ward off; to keep off or out.
n. To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!

Crossword clues for shield

- Defence
- Defend
- Heraldic device
- Piece of armour
- protect defend
- Screen
- Screen sports trophy
- Sheriff’s badge
- Take main part (or half) from lost arms