shielder
One who guards
A shielder is someone or something that shields—that protects or defends against harm, danger, or unwanted exposure.
The word appears in gaming contexts for characters who block damage for teammates, and more broadly for anyone who serves as a protector: She was his shielder against the harsh criticism of others.
Supervisory custodian of place
- custodianGuardian of a place
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- watchmanBuilding security guard
- caretakerOne who maintains property
keeper · protector · defender · steward · conservator · preserver · overseer · shepherd
Defensive fortification or safeguard
- bastionFortified defensive position
- rampartFortified defensive wall
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- palisadeFence of pointed stakes
parapet · stockade · battlement · fortress · citadel · stronghold · barrier · buffer
Top competitor, or advocate
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- backerFinancial supporter
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- supporterOne who backs another
ally · sponsor · upholder · proponent · endorser · helper · aide · defender
warden
Supervisory custodian of place
caretaker · keeper · protector · defender · steward · conservator · preserver · overseer · shepherd · escort
bulwark
Defensive fortification or safeguard
palisade · parapet · stockade · battlement · fortress · citadel · stronghold · barrier · buffer · screen
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
supporter · ally · sponsor · upholder · proponent · endorser · helper · aide · defender · vindicator
breastplate
Metal torso protection
gauntlets · chainmail · plate · vambraces · pauldrons · gorget · hauberk · brigandine · aegis · roundel
sanctuary
Protected sacred space
refuge · safekeeping · protection · security · harbor · retreat · hideaway · cover · lee · windbreak
- heat shieldingProtection from extreme temperatures
- heat shieldBarrier against extreme temperatures
- riot shieldProtective panel for officers
- face shieldTransparent protective facial covering
- human shieldPerson used as protection
- shield wallsLinked defensive combat formation
shield, shielded, shields, shielding, unshielded, shieldlike, shieldless, shielders