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SHIELDING
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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
