Layer and Shield

Layer

Layer verb - Make or form a layer.

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Shield and layer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shield" instead the word "Layer" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: layered, layering

Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Layer and shield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layer" instead the word "Shield" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

thick	thick layer	thick shield
single	single layer	single shield
simple	simple layer	simple shield
entire	entire layer	entire shield
Other adjectives: massive, large, huge, black, transparent, new, protective, impenetrable, invisible.

It struck the sevenfold shield in its outermost layer- the eighth, which was of bronze- and went through six of the layers but in the seventh hide it stayed.

Source: Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me
On the other side of the equation is the Reticulan bio-armor, which doesn't enhance statistics, but actually acts as a symbiotic armor layer (some of which can project a personal shield) powered by, well, whatever a symbiotic armor layer eats.

Source: Powered Armor
Not only does it negate an entire layer of defence for you, but it also removes the need to worry about shield regeneration.

Source: Video Game / Space Empires

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