shielding

noun
UK: /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

  1. Material used to protect something or someone from harm or danger.

    1. The wall is acting as a shielding against the cold wind.
    2. Effective shielding is necessary to protect workers from radiation exposure.

Synonyms

defense screening protection shelter covering
shielding verb

  1. Present participle of shield: Protecting something or someone from harm or danger.

    1. The trees are shielding us from the sun.
    2. The thick layers of clothing were shielding her from the frigid air.

  2. Covering or protecting something to prevent unwanted effects, like radiation or interference.

    1. We are shielding the wires to reduce interference.
    2. The scientists are shielding the experiment to maintain its integrity.
shielding adjective

  1. Serving as a protective barrier or covering.

    1. The shielding layer protects the device.
    2. Proper shielding materials can reduce the risk of radiation exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "shielding" is /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shielding": defense, screening, protection, shelter, covering.

Example usage of "shielding": "The wall is acting as a shielding against the cold wind.". More examples on the page.