schild — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
schild is used for these senses in English:
- Scutum (constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens.
- carapace A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- cuttlefish bone The calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds.
- shield A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
- shield (science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
- shield (heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
carapace — full definition
- noun A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- noun That which protects.
shield — full definition
- noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
- noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
- noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
- verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.