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shields

noun

Meaning

  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
  6. To protect, to defend.
  7. To protect from the influence of

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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