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.