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shielded

adj
1
Fitted with a protective covering or barrier.
"The shielded cable prevents electrical interference."
2
Protected or kept safe from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.
"The children were shielded from the worst of the bad news."

How to Use Shielded

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In plain EnglishGiven protection, either physically (with a barrier) or emotionally/situationally (kept safe from something unpleasant).

Word Forms

more shielded comparative, most shielded superlative

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The _____ cable prevents electrical interference.

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