🛡️ Shield Emoji

Technical Details

Name

Shield

Short Name

:shield:

Unicode

U+1F6E1U+FE0F

Unicode Version

1.0

Release Year

2014

Category

Objects

Subcategory

Tool

Platform Support

Apple Google Twitter Facebook

Has Skin Tones

No

Platform Renderings

SHIELD emoji in Apple's design style - Unicode 1F6E1-FE0F

Apple Style

SHIELD emoji in Google's design style - Unicode 1F6E1-FE0F

Google Style

SHIELD emoji in Twitter's design style - Unicode 1F6E1-FE0F

Twitter Style

SHIELD emoji in Facebook's design style - Unicode 1F6E1-FE0F

Facebook Style

SVG Code

<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <text
    x="64"
    y="64"
    font-size="96"
    text-anchor="middle"
    dominant-baseline="middle"
    font-family="serif"
  >🛡️</text>
</svg>

Emoji Meaning

Meaning

A shield depicted as a medieval-style, often with a rounded or hexagonal shape, and typically colored silver or gold. The shield is adorned with a decorative emblem or pattern, symbolizing protection, defense, and safety. Part of the 'Objects' category, specifically within the 'tool' subcategory, it is used to represent security, safeguarding, and defensive measures.

Common Uses

  • Indicating protection or defense: 'Our new security measures are in place 🛡️'
  • Symbolizing safety in a metaphorical sense: 'Always wear your seatbelt 🛡️'
  • Referring to protective gear or equipment: 'Don't forget your helmet 🛡️'

Example Sentences

  • The firewall is our first line of defense 🛡️ against cyber threats.
  • Please ensure all safety protocols are followed 🛡️ during the operation.
  • He raised his shield 🛡️ to protect his teammates from the attack.

Frequently Asked Questions