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shiba inu
nounLow
/ˈʃiːbə ˈiːnuː/A small, agile, double-coated hunting dog breed originating from Japan, known for its fox-like appearance, curled tail, and spirited personality.
shibboleth
nounC1/C2
/ˈʃɪb.əl.ɛθ/A custom, phrase, or use of language that distinguishes a particular group or class; often a password or test of membership.
shicer
nounRare/Obsolete
/ˈʃaɪsə/A worthless person or thing; a failure; a swindler.
shicker
adjectivenounVery Low (Obsolete/Dialectal)
/ˈʃɪkə/Drunk; intoxicated with alcohol.
shidduch
nounVery Low
/ˈʃɪdək/A traditional Jewish arranged marriage, specifically the match or partnership itself.
shied
verbB2
/ʃaɪd/The past tense and past participle of 'shy' (verb), meaning to move suddenly away from something out of fear, nervousness, or aversion.
shiel
nounVery Low Frequency
/ʃiːl/A rough, temporary hut or shelter, typically used in pastoral contexts.
shield
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ʃiːld/A broad piece of armor, carried for defense against blows or projectiles; something that serves as a protective barrier or defense.
shield back
nounC1
/ˈʃiːld bæk/The protective back of an animal, especially a turtle or tortoise, formed by its shell or carapace.
shield bearer
nounC1/C2
/ˈʃiːld ˌbeə.rər/a person who carries a shield, either for their own protection or for another person, often as a formal role or in a military/historical context.
shield bug
nounLow
/ˈʃiːld ˌbʌɡ/A type of insect belonging to the family Pentatomidae, characterized by a shield-like shape.
shield cricket
nounLow
/ʃiːld ˈkrɪkɪt/A protective covering or guard used in the sport of cricket to protect a player's body from injury by the ball.
shield fern
nounLow
/ˈʃiːld fɜːn/A common name for various ferns, particularly those in the genus Polystichum and Dryopteris, whose fronds or the protective covering of their spore clusters (indusia) are shield-shaped.
shield law
nounC1
/ˈʃiːld lɔː/A law that grants journalists and other news gatherers a legal privilege to protect the confidentiality of their sources from disclosure in court or to other authorities.
shield match
nounC1
/ˈʃiːld ˌmætʃ/A specifically arranged sporting contest where the winners are awarded a shield as a trophy, often part of a recurrent series or tournament.
shield of david
nounLow
/ʃiːld əv ˈdeɪvɪd/A hexagram symbol consisting of two interlocking triangles, used as an emblem of Judaism.
shield volcano
nounLow
/ˈʃiːld vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/A broad, gently sloping volcano built up by many thin layers of fluid lava flowing from a central vent.
shield-tailed snake
nounVery Low
/ˈʃiːld teɪld sneɪk/A snake with a unique, enlarged, shield-like plate at the tip of its tail, which it uses for defense and burrowing, belonging to the family Uropeltidae.
shields
nounB2
/ʃiːldz/As a noun: Physical protective coverings or devices, especially ones held in the hand or worn to ward off blows or projectiles. As a verb: The third person singular present form of 'shield', meaning to protect from danger or harm.
shieling
nounC2/Rare
/ˈʃiːlɪŋ/A small, simple dwelling or hut used seasonally, especially for summer pasture in upland areas.

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