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SHIELD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shield.

How to pronounce shield:

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Shield - as a noun

A protective covering or structure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protectionprotective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckler
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
armorarmour
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carapacecuticleshell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shield - as a verb

Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screen

Hold back a thought or feeling about

Example: "She is harboring a grudge against him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harborharbour

Example Sentences

"He held up his shield to block the enemy's attack."
"The knight's shield was adorned with a fierce dragon."
"The police officer used his riot shield to protect himself from the protesters."
"The medieval shield was made of sturdy metal and painted with elaborate designs."
"The superhero's shield had incredible powers of protection."
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Word Game Points

Is SHIELD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shield is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHIELD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SHIELD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shield is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHIELD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHIELD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shield is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHIELD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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