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shield in Italian

shield in Italian is scudo, riparo, copertura — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

shield in Italian

scudo
noun
scudo
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
riparo
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
copertura
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
protezione
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
rifugio
noun
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
proteggere
verb
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

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 child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star."
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
    "He held up the folder as a shield against the sudden downpour."
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
    "The school's crest is a golden shield with a blue tower."
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
    "The old oak tree shielded the picnic table from the worst of the rain."
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shield in a sentence

  • The child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star.
  • The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
  • He held up the folder as a shield against the sudden downpour.
  • The trees acted as a shield against the wind.

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What is "shield" in Italian?
"shield" in Italian is scudo, riparo, copertura. 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 child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star." In Italian, "shield" is scudo, riparo, copertura.
Are there other ways to say "shield" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "shield": scudo, riparo, copertura, protezione, rifugio, proteggere.
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