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Schild — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dome noun A rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.
  • shield noun A piece of protective armor carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • signboard noun A board displaying a sign, or used for putting up notices.
  • signpost noun A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.

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.
  • dome (architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.
  • shield Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • signboard (US) A board carrying a sign, or on which signs may be posted.
  • signpost A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.

dome — full definition

  1. noun A rounded, hemispherical roof or ceiling.
  2. noun Informal: a person's head.

shield — full definition

  1. noun A piece of protective armor carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
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