Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
noun a protective covering or structure
A1 I use a shielding to protect myself from the rain.
A2 The knight held up his shielding to block the enemy's arrows.
B1 The scientist studied the effects of electromagnetic shielding on electronic devices.
B2 The company invested in advanced shielding technology to protect their sensitive data.
C1 The diplomat relied on diplomatic shielding to avoid prosecution in the foreign country.
C2 The superhero's shielding was impenetrable, deflecting even the strongest attacks.
verb protecting or defending someone or something
A1 She is shielding her eyes from the sun with her hand.
A2 The umbrella is shielding her from the rain.
B1 He was shielding his face from the harsh wind.
B2 The firewall is shielding the network from cyber attacks.
C1 The bodyguard is shielding the VIP from any potential threats.
C2 The new technology is shielding users from harmful online content.
formal The spacecraft's shielding protected it from the harsh radiation of outer space.
informal Make sure you're wearing sunscreen for shielding against the sun's rays.
slang I'm shielding my friend from her ex-boyfriend's calls.
figurative The strong community support acted as a shielding force against the negative impact of the scandal.
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