hold a shield
Frequency: 7.110.9 per million words
to have a shield in one's hand or arms
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Examples (10)
- The knight was trained to hold his shield steady in battle.
- In the reenactment, the soldiers will hold a shield and sword.
- He managed to hold a shield above his head to deflect the blows.
- The ancient warrior would hold his decorated shield with pride.
- During the ceremony, he will hold a ceremonial shield.
- The legionary was instructed to hold his shield in front of him for protection.
- The statue depicts a figure holding a shield and a spear.
- She learned to hold the shield at an angle to catch the enemy's attack.
- The guard will hold a wooden shield to block the entrance.
- In the play, the actor had to hold a prop shield throughout the scene.