SHIELD

• (noun) hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

  synonyms : carapace , cuticle , shell

  The color and shape of the carapace is different for different varieties of snakes. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (noun) armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

  synonyms : buckler

• (noun) a protective covering or structure

• (verb) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

  synonyms : screen

• (verb) hold back a thought or feeling about

  "She is harboring a grudge against him"

  synonyms : harbor , harbour

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