be armed with a shield

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to be carrying a shield as a weapon or for protection

shieldVERB + NOUN: shield

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be armed with

Examples (10)

  • The ancient warrior was depicted armed with a large, ornate shield.
  • In the reenactment, the soldiers were armed with swords and shields.
  • The knight stood firm, armed with his trusty sword and shield.
  • Historical illustrations show Roman legionaries armed with a gladius and a scutum (shield).
  • The museum exhibit featured a statue of a hero armed with a spear and a round shield.
  • During the jousting tournament, each competitor was armed with a lance and a protective shield.
  • The fictional character was described as being armed with magical powers and a legendary shield.
  • Early Greek hoplites were typically armed with a spear, a sword, and a large aspis (shield).
  • The ceremonial guard was armed with a ceremonial sword and a polished shield.
  • In the story, the protagonist was armed with courage and a mystical shield.