guardshield
nounUK /ˈɡɑːdʃiːld/
US /ˈɡɑːrdʃiːld/
A guardshield is a strong cover that keeps someone safe from harm.
The knight raised his guardshield to block the flying arrows.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protective screen or barrier on a machine that stops people from getting hurt.
The factory machine has a guardshield so workers keep their hands safe.
3. A magical bubble of energy that blocks attacks in games and stories.
The wizard cast a guardshield around the whole team.
4. A person or group that protects something important.
The volunteers acted as a guardshield for the little birds' nests.
5. A defensive move in sports that blocks an opponent.
Her guardshield stopped the ball from reaching the goal.