shields >> ʃiːld
Definition: [noun] a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.
Definition: [noun] a person or thing providing protection.
Example: a coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt
Definition: [noun] a large rigid area of the earth's crust, typically of Precambrian rock, which has been unaffected by later orogenic episodes, e.g. the Canadian Shield.
Definition: [verb] protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.
Example: he pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare