body shield

noun

1. a small bulletproof shield attached to the arm for fending off projectiles, especially in a riot situation.

Example Sentences

Authorities said the officer retreated, called for help and returned with a body shield.

From Washington Post

To do so, they deployed tasers, pepper spray and water balls and eventually pinned Silva to the ground with a body shield, leaving him unconscious.

From Voice of San Diego

Each of the original native operatives was equipped with a mentacom and a body shield.

From Project Gutenberg

"Good thing I've got my body shield modulated for full refraction," he told himself.

From Project Gutenberg

Unless they're used to it, they get frightened when they see a person with a refracted body shield.

From Project Gutenberg

He broke the fastenings holding the body shield to the leather, and threw the heavy strap back at Flor.

From Project Gutenberg

He straightened, dropping the slightly disreputable, hangdog manner, then reached for his body shield controls.

From Project Gutenberg