shield in Latin
shield in Latin is integumentum, scutum, clipeus — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
shield in Latin
integumentum
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
scutum
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
scutum
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
clipeus
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
parma
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
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 child's costume included a wooden shield painted with a bright star."
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noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
"He held up the folder as a shield against the sudden downpour."
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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."
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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 Latin?
"shield" in Latin is integumentum, scutum, clipeus. 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 Latin, "shield" is integumentum, scutum, clipeus.
Are there other ways to say "shield" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "shield": integumentum, scutum, clipeus, parma.
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