A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
A wide and relatively low-profiled volcano, usually composed entirely of lava flows.
Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision
One who protects or defends.
A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield.
A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
A field of energy that protects or defends.
In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
A police badge.
To protect, to defend.
to protect from the influence of
To shelter; to protect oneself.
A person's ability to throw such punches.
anything produced by a process that involves boiling; beer, tea, whitewash.
A heavy blow, punch.
A thrill, emotionally excited reaction.
A quick rolling movement; a gallop.
An emotional impact, psychological force.
To wrap up temporarily.
To flounder, wallow.
To boil with a continued bubbling or heaving and rolling, with noise.
To strike heavily, thrash soundly.
To move in a rolling, cumbersome manner; to waddle.
To rush hastily.
To trounce, beat by a wide margin.
To eat or drink with gusto.
To send a message to all operators on an Internet Relay Chat server.