shield from competition

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• shield — shield1 [ʃi:ld] n ↑shield, ↑sword [: Old English; Origin: scield] 1.) a) a large piece of metal or leather that soldiers used in the past to protect themselves when fighting b) a piece of equipment made of strong plastic, used by the police to… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• shield — I UK [ʃiːld] / US [ʃɪld] noun [countable] Word forms shield : singular shield plural shields ** 1) an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit a) a riot shield that police officers carry to protect them b) an… …   English dictionary

• Shield Liger — The Shield Liger is a Lion type Zoid, one of over 200 species of biomechanical lifeforms central to the Zoids model kit, toy, and media franchises owned and primarily distributed by TOMY. The Shield Liger plays a central role in , and appears in… …   Wikipedia

• shield — shield1 [ ʃild ] noun count ** 1. ) an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit a ) a RIOT SHIELD that police officers carry to protect them b ) an object that protects a particular part of your body, for… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• shield — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 used to protect the body when fighting ADJECTIVE ▪ riot VERB + SHIELD ▪ lower, raise ▪ be armed with, be equipped with, carry …   Collocations dictionary

• shield — 1 noun (C) 1 a) a thing that soldiers used consisting of a broad piece of metal or leather b) also riot shield a piece of equipment made of strong plastic, used by the police to protect themselves against angry crowds 2 something in the shape of… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• shield — [ʃiːld] noun [C] I 1) a large transparent plastic object that police officers carry to protect them when they are controlling crowds Riot police with shields had surrounded the building.[/ex] 2) someone or something that protects you from harm or …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• Claxton Shield — Most recent season or competition: 2010–11 Australian Baseball League season Sport Baseball Founded 1934 Inaugural season 1934 No. of teams 6 Country(ies) …   Wikipedia

• Ranfurly Shield — The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand s domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a… …   Wikipedia

• League of Ireland Shield — The League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972. It was played before the league season began and was seen as the 3rd most… …   Wikipedia

• Medallion Shield — Logo of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union Sport Rugby Union Founded 1910 No. of teams 38 (season 2010 11) …   Wikipedia