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