2shield verb
shields; shield·ed; shield·ing [+ obj] 1 : to cover and protect (someone or something)
▪ She shielded her eyes. — often + from ▪ She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare. ▪ He was shielded from the rain. — often used figuratively ▪ I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long. ▪ His friends tried to shield him from the press. 2 : to prevent (someone or something) from being seen — usually + from ▪ A line of trees shields the house from view.
▪ She shielded her eyes. — often + from ▪ She lifted her hand to shield her eyes from the glare. ▪ He was shielded from the rain. — often used figuratively ▪ I think she's shielded her child from the real world for too long. ▪ His friends tried to shield him from the press.
