shield
n//ʃiːld//sköld, skyddsplåt, skärma, vapensköld, skydda
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
(heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.