What does riot shield mean?
riot shield
Plural: riot shields
Definition
A large, light, protective plate that a police officer holds in front of the body to block objects and blows, with a narrow slot to see through.
Example sentences
Our instructor showed us how to hold a riot shield without wrecking our wrists.
Our instructor showed us how to hold a riot shield without wrecking our wrists.
This riot shield has a crack right next to the viewing slot. Can we get a new one?
This riot shield has a crack right next to the viewing slot. Can we get a new one?
A riot shield was lying on the floor by the door, and I nearly tripped over it.
A riot shield was lying on the floor by the door, and I nearly tripped over it.