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A shield is a protective barrier carried by a person, historically made in various shapes and sizes, that was used in combat to defend against weapons and attacks. Beyond its practical function in warfare, shields often conveyed important social information, such as a person's status or marital condition, making them significant cultural objects in many societies.
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O escudo (do latim scutu) é uma arma defensiva que consiste essencialmente numa chapa de metal, madeira ou couro usada para se proteger de golpes inimigos. A sua origem é difícil de datar. Presume-se que o homem primitivo começou a usar esta arma quando iniciou as suas lutas pela posse de território, logo após a adoção do sedentarismo. Atualmente, é utilizado pela polícia, sendo confeccionado de materiais sintéticos à prova de bala. O principal material usado atualmente é o policarbonato, um material leve e com alta resistência a impacto.
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