Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: shield
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ild]
Pronunciations of shield
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shield
    Meaning: a protective covering or structure
  • Synonyms: shield, buckler
    Meaning: armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: shield, screen
    Meaning: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Usage examples
  • "Mrs. Gilroy is trying to shield her son.
  • Jason, carrying his shield and spear, went before the king.
  • Instead he lifted the little son of Sigurd upon his shield.
  • Bell threw up both hands to shield his head from another blow.
  • But may God shield and deliver me from the fangs of the arch-fiend!
  • "She has friends who love her well enough to shield her from that."
  • Look out!" and he held up his hands instinctively to shield his face.
  • He set his feet firmly upon the ground and he held his shield before him.
  • I ain't going to shield anybody, rich or poor, high or low, known or unknown!
  • Thus a cup (B) is in relation to Dionysus (A) what a shield (D) is to Ares (C).
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 300 (film), License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Flag of Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0