Captain America shield
Star-spangled defense disc
A Captain America shield is the iconic circular, red-white-and-blue vibranium shield wielded by the Marvel Comics superhero.
In figurative use, it describes any protective barrier that absorbs or deflects attacks without damage: She used her credentials as a Captain America shield against criticism.
The term evokes near-invincibility and patriotic defense.
- MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
- comic bookBound illustrated story publication
- starLuminous astronomical object
- stripesParallel linear markings
- redPrimary color, warm
vibranium · Avengers · Steve Rogers · white · blue · patriot · defender · throw · ricochet · indestructible · disc · hero · soldier · Brooklyn · Bucky · World War II · Hydra · freedom
- shieldsbuckler, scutum, aegis
- superhero gearcape, cowl, mask, bodysuit, utility belt
- fantasy clothingglass slippers, ruby slippers, golden slippers, invisibility cloak, princess dress
defensive vs. offensive weaponry
Captain America shieldsword
Hilted fighting blade
Mjolnir · spear · battle axe · dagger · gun
captain, captains, captaincy, America, American, Americans, Americanism, Americanize, shield