(dated) Scutum, a constellation in the northern sky.

A human shield. / (video games) A so-called "tank" whose main purpose is to hold aggro from MOBs and absorb damage. / (video games) A stunned or dead enemy character used as a shield against attacks.

plural of meat shield

(volcanology) A large volcano, with shallow-sloping sides and a flattened dome, formed of successive eruptions of free-flowing lava from fissure vents.

A pad affixed temporarily to a dress or other garment, inside the armpit, to prevent the garment's becoming wet or soiled from perspiration.

plural of dress shield

An area of very old bedrock surrounding Hudson Bay, and covering about half the land area of Canada.

plural of pop shield

A pop filter.

(US, law) legislation designed to provide a news reporter with the right to refuse to testify as to information and/or sources of information obtained during the news gathering and dissemination process.