shield
1 of 2verb/ʃild/
Forms:shields,shielding,shielded,shielded
1
to protect or hide someone or something from harm or danger
transitive- The knight shielded the princess from the oncoming danger.
- A good umbrella can shield you from the rain.
- Parents often shield their children from distressing news.
- A diplomatic agreement aims to shield countries from potential conflicts.
- The reinforced structure has successfully shielded the inhabitants during the natural disaster.
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