shield
A flat and broad piece of armor carried in the hand or worn on the forearm to defend against attacks.
Examples
* Aspis (Ancient Greek shield)
* Ballistic shield
* Buckler
* Energy shield
* Kite Shield
* Pavise (Renaissance era tower shield)
* Riot shield
* Scutum (Roman legionary shield)
* Tower shield
* Wooden shield
See also
* List of armor
* Arm shield
* Holding shield
* Shield on back
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