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shield vs scute

scute vs shield

shield and scute both are nouns.

shield is a verb but scute is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shield Yes No Yes No
scute Yes No No No
As nouns, scute is a hypernym of shield; that is, scute is a word with a broader meaning than shield:
  • shield: hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
  • scute: large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
shield (noun) scute (noun)
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
a protective covering or structure
shield (verb) scute (verb)
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
hold back a thought or feeling about
Difference between shield and scute

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