shieldnet
nounUK /ˈʃiːldnɛt/
US /ˈʃiːldnɛt/
A shieldnet is a special net that keeps people or things safe from harm.
The castle used a shieldnet to stop arrows from hitting the walls.
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2. A computer system that blocks bad things from getting into a network.
The school's shieldnet stopped the virus before it reached any computers.
3. A group of people who work together to protect others.
The neighborhood shieldnet watched out for lost pets and helped find them.
4. A magic net in stories that stops spells from hurting anyone.
The wizard cast a shieldnet over the village to keep the dragon's fire away.