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Word: Shield
Speech Type: Verb
Old English scild (noun), scildan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schild and German Schild, from a base meaning ‘divide, separate’
ʃiːld
protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience
Short Definition:protect from danger, risk, or unpleasant experience
Examples:- he pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare
- these people have been completely shielded from economic forces
remain apart from others for a period of time in order to avoid catching an infectious disease to which one may be particularly vulnerable
Short Definition:remain apart from others
Examples:- they are shielding to protect their own health
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