shielding

noun

shield·​ing ˈshēl-diŋ 

plural shieldings

: something that shields or protects

Options include a night-vision camera, under-body blast shielding to help protect against land mines and bombs, as well as radiation detection devices.

—Chantal Eustace

It sounds impressive, but the only difference between multimedia speakers and plain old loudspeakers is magnetic shielding to protect your monitor.

—Jonathan Karl Matzkin

especially : a device or screen that protects against harmful radiation

The radioactive metals must be treated behind heavy shielding by remote control …

—Leon Svirsky

This capsule was sealed in a tungsten wheel the size of a tricycle tire, which was then placed behind thick lead shielding. Radiation emitted through a pinhole in the lead was used to treat patients with localized cancers.

—Sandra Blakeslee

Examples of shielding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Working in tandem with their teammates and utilizing each of their different abilities (like healing, shielding, or resurrection) wisely can keep players alive even when the odds are against them. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025

More than just a protective layer The suit's capabilities extend far beyond basic electromagnetic shielding. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025

Still, the list has served as a roadmap for both the FBI and Louisiana State Police, which launched sweeping investigations into New Orleans church leaders’ shielding of predatory priests. —Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

Early results have shown that lithium is the most efficient material for shielding, but further research is required. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

shield entry 2 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shielding

• wielding
• yielding
• unyielding