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shield meaning in Telugu

డాలు ḍālu

UK/ˈʃiːld/

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British/ˈʃɪj(ə)ld/

shield in Telugu: డాలు (ḍālu). In English, shield means a broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.

Telugu words for shield

armor
డాలు ḍālu

English meaning of shield

  1. noun A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
  2. noun One who protects or defends.
  3. noun A featherless, flat, fleshy protuberance on the head; a frontal shield.
  4. noun A flattish patch of iridescent feathers.

Full definition of shield

shield in a sentence

  • Meronyms: field, charge, emblem
  • Sunscreen shields against the harmful effects of solar rays.

Synonyms of shield

shield in other languages

Questions about shield in Telugu

What is the meaning of shield in Telugu?
Shield in Telugu is డాలు (ḍālu).
shield అంటే తెలుగులో అర్థం ఏమిటి?
Shield: డాలు (ḍālu).
What does shield mean in English?
Shield means a broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.

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