shielding
/ˈʃildɪŋ/
noun
- Material or structure used to protect against something harmful, such as radiation, electricity, or sound.
- The headphones use special shielding to reduce background noise.
- The nuclear reactor has thick concrete shielding to block radiation.
- The cable's shielding prevents interference from other electronics.
- The act of protecting someone or something from harm or danger.
- The shielding of witnesses is a key part of the justice system.
- Parents often practice shielding to keep their children from harmful content online.
- The bodyguard's shielding of the celebrity was quick and effective.
adjective
- Providing protection from harm, danger, or unwanted influences.
- The shielding layer on the spacecraft protects it from solar radiation.
- The building has a shielding barrier against strong winds.
- She wore a shielding cream to block UV rays.
verb
- Present participle of shield: protecting or defending from harm, danger, or unwanted influences.
- He is shielding his eyes from the glare of the screen.
- The mother is shielding her child from the cold wind.
- The company is shielding its employees from layoffs.