Manufactured Object
shield
shield [ sheeld ]
Definitions related to shield:
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(shield device) A device designed to form a protective covering or structure.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(protector/shield) A component designed to prevent harm or protect against damage to other components.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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