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The umbrella acted as a shield from the rain.
What does Shield mean?
something that protects or covers.
Dictionary definition
Something that protects a person or thing from harm, light, weather, or damage.
Example sentences
Shield in a sentence
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Safety glasses shield the eyes during a science activity.
hard
The article explained how Earth’s atmosphere can shield living things from some harmful rays.
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What does shield mean?
A shield protects or covers someone or something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to shield?
A shield gives protection.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for shield?
Expose contrasts with shield because it means leaving something unprotected or uncovered.
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WordShield.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningShield means something that protects or covers.
ExampleExample: The umbrella acted as a shield from the rain.
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Word family
Shield word family
Base word
shield
noun
shields
More than one protective cover or barrier.
verb
shielded
Protected or covered in the past.
verb
shielding
Protecting or covering now.
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Hint for students
something that protects or covers.
Common mix-up
Shield is not the same as expose. Shield means something that protects or covers.
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Read this model sentence: Safety glasses shield the eyes during a science activity. Clue words: safety, glasses, eyes. Underline clue words that show why shield fits instead of expose. Now write one new sentence that shows shield without using the word shield. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show shield?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Safety glasses shield the eyes during a science activity." Why does shield fit better than expose?
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