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shield in Dutch

shield in Dutch is beschermer, beschermster, bescherming — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

shield in Dutch

beschermer
noun
(figurative) One who protects or defends.
beschermster
noun
(figurative) One who protects or defends.
bescherming
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
scherm
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
schild
noun
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
schild
noun
(science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
scherm
noun
(science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
badge
noun
(colloquial, law enforcement) A police badge.
penning
noun
(colloquial, law enforcement) A police badge.
plaat
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
wegwijzer
noun
(transport) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
wapenschild
noun
(heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
schild
noun
(heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
beschermen
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
afschermen
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
verdedigen
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
afschermen
verb
(electricity) To protect from the influence of.

What does "shield" mean?

  1. noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
    "The knight raised his shield to block the arrow."
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
    "The trees acted as a shield against the wind."
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
    "The detective flashed his shield at the door."
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
    "She shielded her eyes from the bright sun."

shield in a sentence

  • The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
  • Riot police carried shields as the crowd surged forward.
  • The trees acted as a shield against the wind.
  • Sunscreen is a shield against harmful UV rays.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shield" in Dutch?

"shield" in Dutch is beschermer, beschermster, bescherming. shield means: A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

How do you use "shield" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight raised his shield to block the arrow." In Dutch, "shield" is beschermer, beschermster, bescherming.

Are there other ways to say "shield" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "shield": beschermer, beschermster, bescherming, scherm, schild, badge.

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