Meatshield

Protective screen consisting of living human bodies (mostly conscripts) i.e. walking in front of a tank, important command unit etc. to clear mines or block a line of sight from enemy units.

Term commonly used by tabletop wargamers (i.e. 40k)

"My tank has a meatshield because it is covered for more than 50% by this stormtrooper squad!"

by Metahumanoid July 29, 2008