human shield

noun

a person or group of people located or intentionally placed in a potential line of fire or in an area likely to be attacked.

First recorded in 1880–85

He gave a speech about a bill to help families of our wonderful veterans and brought his young son along as a human shield.

Spun around and held as a human shield I had to helplessly watch her come yawning in the kitchen door.

"That's so," replied Stransky glumly, realizing that he was running with a human shield on his back.

His sword was wrested from his grasp, and he was made a human shield for this preposterously impudent American.

Mallory was crouched in the seat, and almost perfectly covered by a human shield.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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