Shielding
'ʃiːldɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of providing protection; something that protects.
'ʃiːldɪŋ
The act of protecting or being protected.
The scientist developed a new form of radiation shielding.
💡 Simply: Shielding is like putting up an umbrella to stay dry in the rain! It's anything that keeps you safe or prevents something from getting to you. Like, wearing sunglasses is shielding your eyes from the sun.
👶 For kids: Shielding is when you protect something, like using your hands to shield your eyes from the sun.
More Examples
The building's design incorporates natural shielding against the elements.
The company's focus is on data shielding and privacy.
How It's Used
"The soldiers provided shielding for their comrades."
"The shielding of the sensitive equipment prevented interference."
Present participle of 'shield'.
'ʃiːldɪŋ
The roof is shielding the car from the rain.
💡 Simply: If you're shielding something, you're acting as a protector. It's like putting your hand in front of your face to protect yourself from a bright light.
👶 For kids: Shielding means you are protecting something, like holding your hands up to keep the ball from hitting your face.
More Examples
The lawyer is shielding his client from the media.
The curtains were shielding the room from the sunlight.
How It's Used
"He was shielding his eyes from the sun."
"The government is shielding information from the public."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
shield from
To protect someone or something from something harmful or undesirable.
"The parents shielded their children from the harsh realities of war."
a shield against
Something that provides protection or defense against a specific threat.
"Education is often seen as a shield against poverty."
From Middle English shelden, from Old English *sċieldan (“to shield, protect”), related to sċield (“shield”).
Historically, shielding has been used in contexts of warfare and protection from the elements. Later applications include electrical and radiation safety.
Memory tip
Think of a shield protecting someone or something.
Word Origin
"to protect, cover"