Meaning ofshieldin English

Noun

1. a protective barrier; defense (from harm)
2. a handheld armor piece; for body protection
3. an emblem; logo shape (inverted triangle)
   The company's shield logo is a distinctive inverted triangle.
4. a large area of exposed Precambrian rock
   The geologist studied the vast shield of ancient Precambrian rock.
5. a protective emblem; symbolic device
   The team's shield emblem represents their values and mission.
6. heraldic symbol (coats of arms)
   The knight's shield displayed a heraldic symbol of a lion.
7. highway route identifier (sign)
   The highway department installed a shield to indicate the route number.
8. police badge (law enforcement)
   The police officer wore a shield on her uniform to identify herself.
9. a type of volcano (with lava flows); low-profiled
   The geologist discovered a shield volcano with gently sloping sides.
10. vehicle parts to absorb collision impact
    The car manufacturer installed crash shields to protect the vehicle's occupants.