Shielding (original) (raw)

I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of shielding from harm

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("shielding" is a kind of...):

protection (the activity of protecting someone or something)

Derivation:

shield (protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("shielding" is a kind of...):

shield (a protective covering or structure)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("shielding" is a kind of...):

shield (a protective covering or structure)

II. (verb)

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb shield

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