(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
Something or someone which is a ~ against a particular danger or risk provides protection from it.
He used his left hand as a ~ against the reflecting sunlight.
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2.
If something or someone ~s you from a danger or risk, they protect you from it.
He ~ed his head from the sun with an old sack...
= protect
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3.
If you ~ your eyes, you put your hand above your eyes to protect them from direct sunlight.
He squinted and ~ed his eyes.
= shade
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4.
A ~ is a large piece of metal or leather which soldiers used to carry to protect their bodies while they were fighting.
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5.
A ~ is a sports prize or badge that is shaped like a ~.
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