shield
noun
a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
shielded
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past participleof shield.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof shield.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
shieldnouna broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
Example Sentences
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Further ecological mitigation proposed included use of bat boxes, a lighting plan with "properly positioned and shielded lighting minimising light spill", standard trees and 20 smaller trees and hedging.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Legal experts say the industry’s claim to be shielded by federal law is weak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Daytime and late-night talk shows have long operated under a “bona fide news program” exemption that shielded them from the equal time rule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The catering truck, which typically loads in-flight meals, parked on the right side of Air Force One, partially shielded from media cameras.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Her face was half hidden by the arm she was leaning on, her eyes shielded by the fingers of one hand.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
