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sköld — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

Senses

sköld is used for these senses in English:

  • scute (zoology) A horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale, as on the shell of a turtle or the skin of crocodiles.
  • shield A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
  • shield Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • shield (heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.

shield — full definition

  1. noun A piece of protective armour 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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