shield

a person or group of people used to protect a target from attack

a large shield used by police to protect themselves during a riot

a piece of protective equipment to cover the whole face

a protective layer on a spacecraft that prevents it from burning up on re-entry

serving to protect from harm or injury

a system designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles

used for protection against attack

a barrier used to protect against harmful radiation

protection against nuclear attack, often provided by a powerful ally

usually 'gumshield', a piece of plastic worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and gums during sports

usually 'windshield', a screen at the front of a vehicle to protect its occupants from the wind

to protect with great attention and deliberation

to protect to some degree, but not completely

to protect incompletely

the function of a shield is to provide safety

a form of protection from a specific threat

located on the other side of a shield, for protection

displayed on the surface of a shield, such as a coat of arms

to offer protection or a barrier against something

to employ someone or something as a protective barrier

to have a shield in one's hand or arms

to hold and move with a shield

to possess a shield

to function as a protective barrier

to be carrying a shield as a weapon or for protection

to come together to create a protective barrier

to have a shield as part of one's equipment

to lift a shield into a defensive position

to break through a protective barrier

to move a shield downwards, often as a sign of peace or reduced defense

to make an attempt to protect someone or something

to prevent someone or something from experiencing something harmful or unpleasant

to protect from a potential threat or attack

to use something as a protective barrier