shieldbeam

noun
UK /ˈʃiːldbiːm/
US /ˈʃiːldbiːm/

A shieldbeam is a bright beam of light that acts like a shield to keep things safe.

The knight raised his magic shieldbeam to block the dragon's fire.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A protective ray of light used in science fiction stories.

The spaceship's shieldbeam deflected the asteroid.

3. A glowing line of light that guards a doorway.

A shieldbeam crossed the cave entrance to warn intruders.

4. A beam that carries a shield's power to a friend.

She sent a shieldbeam to her teammate across the field.