shield

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo o cubierta protectora empleada para desviar ataques o evitar daños, incluyendo el arma defensiva que se lleva en el brazo o la capa exterior dura de algunos organismos.

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.

   Escudo protector

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarrierbulwarkdefenseguardprotectionscreenshelter

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.

   Escudo (armadura)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaegisbucklerpavise

3. Hard outer covering of organismsB2formal

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

   Cubierta dura externa de organismos

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarapaceexoskeletonshell

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger o defender a alguien o algo de un daño, peligro o influencia no deseada.

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.

   Proteger de daño

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antónimosendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

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

   reprimir un pensamiento o sentimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress