"Shields" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shields" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Shields" Meaning

A protective covering, such as a metal plate or a wall, that prevents attacks, shots, or other forms of injury.

Example: The fighter pilot used the shields on his jet to protect himself from enemy fire.

The plural of shield, shields can also refer to:

A defensive move in sports, such as in hockey or lacrosse, where a player uses a stick or body to block a puck or ball.
A type of marine animal, such as a type of shellfish or a crustacean that protects itself with a hard outer layer.

Example: The baseball player grew a shield to deflect the pitch.

Additionally, shields can be used metaphorically to describe something that provides protection or defense.

Example: Her strong faith was her shield against the challenges of life.

In the Star Wars franchise, shields refer to a technology used to protect starships and other vehicles from attacks.

Example: The Star Wars spaceship's shields saved it from the enemy's laser blasts.

In medieval times, shields were an essential part of a knight's armor, providing protection from arrows and sword strikes.

Example: The knight held up his shield to deflect the arrow.

"Shields" Examples

Shields Usage Examples


1. Military Equipment

Sailor Joe adjusted his flight helmet and held the shields of the F-16 fighter jet, ready for takeoff in the Air Force base.

2. Sports Equipment

The goalkeeper held up his shields, protecting the goal from the incoming soccer ball in the championship match.

3. Computer Security

The cybersecurity expert recommended updating her firewall and security shields to defend against the latest virus attack.

4. Cultural Iconography

In the legendary game of Dungeons & Dragons, the wizard held up his magical shields against the oncoming dragon fire.

5. Emotional Protection

After her friend changed their social media profiles, Sarah realized she put up shields to protect herself from the non-judgmental public scrutiny.

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These examples illustrate the word "shields" in various contexts, from military and sports equipment to emotional protection and cultural iconic representation.

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