盾
shield; shield-shaped thing; currency unit
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesnoun
shield; defensive weapon
neutralAn ancient defensive weapon used to block attacks, made of wood, leather, or metal.
Ancient soldiers would hold shields to protect themselves during battles.
He used lies as a shield to cover up his mistakes.
noun
shield-shaped object
neutralUsed to describe items with a shape similar to a traditional shield.
This watch has a gold shield-shaped dial.
The silver shield trophy is placed in the museum's display case.
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The traffic police officer wears a shield-shaped badge on their chest.
This medal is shaped like a shield with olive branches.
The company's logo is designed as a blue shield.
noun
former Dutch currency unit
formalThe official currency of the Netherlands before the adoption of the euro, replaced in 2002.
Before the euro was in circulation, the Dutch guilder was the legal tender of the Netherlands.
noun
currency unit of Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
formalRefers to the official currency names used in some Southeast Asian countries, such as the Vietnamese đồng and Indonesian rupiah.
The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese đồng.
The Indonesian rupiah is the legal tender of Indonesia.