fig leafs

noun

variants or fig leaves
plural of fig leaf
as in Trojan horses

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  1. screens
  2. shields
Noun
  • But even when screens help families make it through a busy day, Amin said many parents still feel guilty about relying on them.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On top of that, many schools have kids spending lots of time on screens, even though staring at them for long periods can be stressful and exhausting.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of screens
Noun
  • Designers must place heavy radiation shields around the reactor to keep crew members safe.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Phalanx was composed of men who moved and fought as one cohesive unit, creating an impenetrable wall of interlocking shields.
    — Steve Muscato, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of shields
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