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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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
Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It would dramatically raise the amount of home value that’s shielded from property taxes, going from the current $25,000 to $150,000 next year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
I believe that has shielded me from abuse compared with many other female creators.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
He shielded the glare of it with his hand and when he did he could see almost to the rear of the box.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
