partialshield
nounUK /ˈpɑː.ʃəl.ʃiːld/
US /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl.ʃiːld/
A partialshield is a small cover that protects only part of something.
The knight held up a partialshield to block the arrow from hitting his shoulder.
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2. A protective screen that covers only one side of a device.
The machine's partialshield kept sparks from flying toward the operator's face.
3. A barrier that blocks some but not all light or wind.
A partialshield of trees kept the strong wind off the picnic table.
4. A defensive move in a game that guards only one part of the body.
He used a partialshield to protect his left side during the match.