shield

• Ein Gegenstand oder eine Vorrichtung zum Schutz vor Angriffen oder Schaden, wie eine am Arm getragene Schutzwaffe oder eine feste Außenhülle bei Tieren.

A noun referring to a protective device or covering used to intercept attacks or guard against harm, including armor carried on the arm or a hard outer casing of certain organisms.

1. Protective covering or structureB1formal

   A device or structure used to protect against harm, damage, or unwanted influence.

   Schutzvorrichtung oder Schutzkonstruktion

   • The riot police carried shields to protect themselves.
   • A heat shield protects the spacecraft during re-entry.
   • The building has a radiation shield around the reactor.

   Synonymebarrierbulwarkdefenseguardprotectionscreenshelter

2. Armor carried on the armB1formal

   A piece of armor held in the hand or worn on the arm, used to intercept blows or projectiles.

   Schild

   • The knight raised his shield to block the sword strike.
   • Ancient warriors decorated their shields with symbols.
   • He used his shield to deflect the arrows.

   Synonymeaegisbucklerpavise

3. Hard outer covering of organismsB2formal

   A hard, protective outer layer found on certain animals, such as arthropods and turtles.

   Harte äußere Körperbedeckung von Organismen

   • The turtle retreated into its shield-like shell.
   • The crab's hard shield protects it from predators.
   • The insect's shield is made of chitin.

   Synonymecarapaceexoskeletonshell

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Schaden, Gefahr oder unerwünschtem Einfluss zu schützen oder abzuschirmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting or defending someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To protect, hide, or conceal someone or something from danger or harm.

   Schützen

   • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
   • He shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight.
   • The new policy aims to shield consumers from fraudulent practices.

   Synonymecoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antonymeendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

   To hold back or conceal a thought or feeling about something.

   Unterdrücken

   • She shielded her true emotions during the difficult conversation.
   • He tried to shield his disappointment with a smile.
   • They shielded their doubts about the plan from the team.

   Synonymebottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress