shield
nounmasculine/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈpa.ɾu/low
an·te·pa·ro
Definition
An object or structure that serves as protection or a barrier against something.
The wall acted as a shield against the strong wind.
He placed a glass shield to protect the painting.
Common collocations
shield against the windprotective shieldact as a shield
Etymology
Do prefixo ante- + paro (do verbo parar).