bouclier
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Meanings
Noun
1. shield (broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body)
2. shield (anything which protects or defends) (by extension)
Examples5
I need a shield.
I have no shield.
He bought a shield and a sword.
The goddess gave the warrior a sword and a shield.
Riot police are generally equipped with helmets, shields and truncheons.