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

By eliminating the need for heavy protective shielding, the technology can reduce vehicle weight and increase driving range. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025

The thick layers of titanium act as a shield for the electronics, the same way that lead is used for shielding from X-rays and high-energy particles here on Earth. —Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025

Non-cyclic silicones add slip and conditioning benefits, allowing styles to look sleek while shielding against damage. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025

Now that post-tariff-hike shipments are flowing through America’s ports of entry, companies are crunching the numbers to balance higher costs, consumer demand and inventory levels with the goal of shielding shoppers from tariff impacts. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 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