Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbcontradiction; inconsistency

Nounbacking; support; backer; supporter; patron; sponsor · shield that protects one's back

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verbto defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

Nounsmall shield; screen

Nounplacoid scale

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'shield shape

Noungun shield (esp. artillery)

Nounthigh guards (worn underneath armor)

Nounwooden shield (used to defend against arrows); mantlet

Nounshield

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)the humble shield of our Sovereign Lord

Nounshield volcano

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verbto shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to) · to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up; to hold (a castle, etc.)

Nounshutting oneself in (one's room, etc.) · barricading oneself in (a fort, etc.) while being besieged; holing up (in a building)

NounCanadian Shield; Laurentian Shield; Laurentian Plateau

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)look at both sides of the thing; look at both sides of the shield