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