Shields

/ ʃiːldz /

noun

1. Carol ( Ann ). 1935–2003, Canadian novelist and writer, born in the US; her novels include Happenstance (1980), The Stone Diaries (1995), and Unless (2002)

Example Sentences

VPNs create a secure, encrypted tunnel between your laptop or mobile device and all of your internet traffic is routed through a remote server, which masks your IP address and shields your online activity from prying eyes.

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As many as 500 National Guard soldiers in each state or territory will be assigned to deploy in the U.S. on short notice and receive nonlethal training in crowd control, handling of detainees and use of batons, stun guns and body shields, according to Pentagon directives viewed by the Journal.

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He speculated that "they are taking them as shields" in case of an attack.

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After an autumn mostly clutching tackle shields, he owed his spot in the team to Fraser Dingwall's side strain.

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The collection included crowns, shields and paintings, all considered culturally and historically significant in Ethiopia.

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Related Words

• conceal 
• cover 
• defend 
• safeguard 
• shelter