🇬🇧 Shield meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A shield is a strong thing you hold or put in front of you to block danger, like a big hard cover that keeps you safe from getting hurt.

I tried to use a book as a shield from boredom, but then I accidentally learned stuff.

The video game knight forgot his shield and tried to block arrows with positive thoughts instead.

I used my math book as a shield from my mom’s question: “Have you done your homework?”

The turtle already has a built‑in shield, which is like wearing permanent armor.

Ancient warriors used shields not just for protection but also like ID cards, painting symbols on them so everyone knew whose awesome shield it was.

A child finds a round shield under a tree. The child lifts the shield when a big dog runs and a branch falls. The shield takes the hit. The shield keeps the child safe. The child hugs the shield and smiles, happy the shield saved them. A parent comes and hugs the child. They both smile.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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