About
The Shield emoji (🛡️) is your digital bodyguard, stepping in whenever you need to signal protection, defense, or that you're ready to guard something precious. Whether you're defending your weekend plans from work calls or showing support for someone facing criticism, this medieval-looking protector adds a noble touch to your protective instincts.
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Vibe & Tone
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About
- Category
- Objects
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When to use 🛡️
- →Showing you'll protect or defend someone
- →Indicating security or safety measures
- →Gaming references to armor or defense
- →Supporting someone facing backlash
- →Expressing that you're guarding your boundaries
Keywords
shieldweaponobjects
Related Concepts
protectdefendsafetysecurityguardianbackupsupportarmor upblocksafe space
Unicode
- Codepoint
- 1F6E1
- Unicode Version
- 6.1
- Added in Emoji
- 0.7
Did you know?
The shield design is based on medieval European heraldic shields, making it one of the most historically rooted emojis in our modern digital arsenal.
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02/22/26
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