shielding
Shielding (noun) means Material or a barrier used to block or reduce a harmful force, such as radiation or a magnetic field. Example: “The reactor is surrounded by thick concrete shielding.”
How to use shielding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of blocking something harmful, or (in sport) using your body to protect the ball from a defender.
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shieldings plural
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The reactor is surrounded by thick concrete _____.
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What does “shielding” mean?
The word “shielding” means material or a barrier used to block or reduce a harmful force, such as radiation or a magnetic field. In plain terms, the act of blocking something harmful, or (in sport) using your body to protect the ball from a defender.
How do you use “shielding” in a sentence?
Here is “shielding” used in a sentence: “The reactor is surrounded by thick concrete shielding.”
What is the opposite of “shielding”?
The opposite of “shielding” — its antonyms — is deshielding.
What part of speech is “shielding”?
“Shielding” is a noun.
Is “shielding” a common word?
“Shielding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shielding” have?
“Shielding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: material or a barrier used to block or reduce a harmful force, such as radiation or a magnetic field.