This is the 12965th most frequent Turkish word.
kalkanlara
"To the shields" or "to the ones who shield" (depending on context).
In this context, 'kalkanlara' is used to signify resemblance or association with shields.
Gergedanların kalkanlara benzeyen sert derileri vardır.
Rhinos have tough skins that resemble shields.
In this sentence, 'kalkanlara' indicates the dative case (to the shields) as an indirect object.
Savaşçı, kalkanlara dayanarak saldırılara karşı savunma yaptı.
The warrior defended against attacks by relying on shields.
Here, 'kalkanlara' represents the dative case implying protection for the shields as the recipient of the actions.