raise a shield

Examples (10)

• The soldiers were ordered to raise their shields to form a defensive wall.
• In ancient battles, warriors would raise a shield to block incoming arrows.
• As the enemy advanced, the commander shouted, "Raise your shields!"
• The knight prepared to raise his shield against the jousting opponent.
• The guards were trained to quickly raise a shield when danger approached.
• Children playing knights would pretend to raise a shield made of cardboard.
• The gladiator had to raise his shield to defend himself against the beast.
• The phalanx formation required every soldier to raise a shield and interlock them.
• He instinctively raised his shield to protect himself from the falling debris.
• The ritual involved warriors who would raise their shields in unison.