| shields definitions |
| # | Definition | Sets |
| 1 | expansive, flat regions composed of deformed crystalline rock found within the stable interiors of continents, made by erosion of ancient mountain systems, ex: canadian shield in northeast north america | 2 sets |
| 2 | escudos | 1 set |
| 3 | expansive, flat regions composed of deformed crystalline rock found within the stable interiors of continents, ex. canadian shield of northeast north america | 1 set |
| 4 | -stable interiors which are expansive flat regions composed of deformed crystalline rock | 1 set |
| 5 | something that serves as a defense or protection | 1 set |
| 6 | these form from a calcite rich seep of water under the hydrostatic are forced from tiny cracks in the wall, ceiling, and floor. | 1 set |
| 7 | soldiers carried these for protection | 1 set |
| 8 | rocks within cratons | 1 set |