shields

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a protective covering or structure
  2. noun armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
  3. noun hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

Synonyms

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