Shield
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To protect, to defend. to protect from the influence of
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. Figuratively, one who protects or defends. In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci. The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock. A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses. A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield. A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield. A field of energy which protects or defends. A police badge A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
Example sentence: When doubt comes against us, we have to lift up the shield of faith. We do this when we open our mouth and say what God's Word says, rather than grumbling and complaining about the problem.
Screen
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To filter by passing through a screen.To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewingTo present publicly (on the screen).To fit with a screen.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A physical divider intended to block an area from view.A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.The informational viewing area of electronic output devices; the result of the output.The viewing area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentationAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.The protective netting which protects the audience from flying objectsIn mining and quarries, a frame supporting a mesh of bars or wires used to classify fragments of stone by size, allowing the passage of fragments whose a diameter is smaller than the distance between the bars or wires.A stencil upon a framed mesh through which paint is forced onto printed-on material; the frame with the mesh itself.A collection of less-valuable vessels that travel with a more valuable one for the latter's protection.
Example sentence: The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.