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

For home gardeners, protecting trees, shrubs, flowers and produce means paying careful attention to watering routines and shielding as much water as possible from evaporation, experts said. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026

But shielding that data can be conspicuous, too. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

Over the past year, at least 13 state legislatures have put forward bills shielding racetracks from nuisance lawsuits filed by property owners who moved into the area after the track was built. —Joshua Vadeboncoeur, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026

Crews also set up some shielding around the building. —Joe Brandt, CBS News, 11 Apr. 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