"sunshield" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sunshields [plural]
Etymology: sun + shield Etymology templates: {{com|en|sun|shield}} sun + shield Head templates: {{en-noun}} sunshield (plural sunshields)
  1. An assembly for protecting a space telescope from solar heat.
    Sense id: en-sunshield-en-noun-9AUU3-Pj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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