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Uncommonshield
The correct spelling is shield.
How to pronounce shield
/ʃiːld/
nounIPA: /ʃiːld/
Say it like: Shee-ld
The correct spelling is shield. Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
- 2.A shape like that of a shield; usually, an inverted triangle with sides that curve inward to form a pointed bottom, commonly used for police identifications and company logos.
- 3.A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
- 4.A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
- 5.Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision
verb
- 1.To protect, to defend.
- 2.To protect from the influence of
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