scutum
- noun
- /ˈskuːtəm/
- Specialized
:
escudo
- In the museum, the replica of the ancient scutum showcased the intricate designs used by Roman legions.
Defensively they bore the scutum shield, a helmet, and some form of breastplate in accordance with their means.
- Defensively they bore the scutum shield, a helmet, and some form of breastplate in accordance with their means.
Examples
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The ancient Roman soldiers marched into battle, proudly carrying their scutum shields to protect themselves.
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Defensively they bore the scutum shield, a helmet, and some form of breastplate in accordance with their means.
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The turtle's scutum provides a hard shield that defends it from predators.
Synonyms
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A hard outer covering on animals like insects or turtles that protects the body
A hard plate on an animal's back that protects it, like part of a shell
A small round shield that Roman soldiers used in ancient times
A piece of armor that protects the back
A shield that shows a family's coat of arms
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scutum comes from the Latin word scutum, which means 'shield'. Roman soldiers used a large scutum, and in biology a scutum is a hard, shield-like plate on an animal's back, so the name shows it is a protective plate.