shielding

Definitions of shielding
  1. noun
    the act of shielding from harm
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    type of:
    protection
    the activity of protecting someone or something
  2. noun
    a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
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    shield
    a protective covering or structure
  3. noun
    shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference
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    shield
    a protective covering or structure
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