(space science) A shield designed of a substance that absorbs excessive heat from an outside source by either dissipating, reflecting or simply absorbing the heat.

(archaic, rare, nonstandard) A turtle or tortoise.

Any insect in the family Scutelleridae, true bugs which have the thorax extended to cover the wings and abdomen, and are often brightly-colored with a metallic gloss.

plural of shield-backed bug

A shield bug with black and red stripes, Graphosoma lineatum.

(electronics) A pair of twisted wires which is surrounded by a metal shield in order to protect from EMI.

plural of striped shield bug

plural of shielded twisted pair

plural of shieldsmith

A maker or worker of shields.