shield [ˈʃiːld]

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¹ shield noun

• a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection
• something that defends or protects someone or something
• a police officer's badge

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² shield verb

• to cover and protect (someone or something) —often + from —often used figuratively
• to prevent (someone or something) from being seen—usually + from