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

The windows achieved shielding levels exceeding 80 dB, meeting the rigorous standards required for defense bunkers. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026

The bulk of the film features Bella, finally in vampire form, mastering her gift of shielding. —Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026

Waterproof bags are also great for shielding electronics from sand. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026

An aluminum shielding plate reduces magnetic and electrical interference to create a cleaner signal path. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

shield entry 2 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shielding

• wielding
• yielding
• unyielding