Definition

Adjective: 1. Protected by a shield or barrier: Describes something, especially machinery or equipment, that has a physical cover or guard to prevent injury, damage, or interference. 2. Guarded from external influence: Can describe something that is protected or insulated from outside forces, such as electrical interference or harmful effects.

Usage

The adjective "shielded" is used to describe a noun directly. It often appears before the noun it modifies (e.g., "a shielded cable") or after a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., "The mechanism is shielded").

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Always ensure the rotating parts of the machine are properly shielded before operating it.
  • The laboratory uses shielded cables to prevent data corruption from electromagnetic noise.
  • For your safety, do not operate the shielded grinder without its protective guard in place.

Advanced Usage

• "Shielded from [something]": This common construction specifies what is being protected against.
  • The bunker was shielded from the blast.
  • The delicate electronics are shielded from radio frequency interference.

Variants and Related Words

• Shield (noun): A broad piece of armor or a protective plate or screen.
  • The knight raised his shield.
• Shield (verb): To protect or defend from danger, risk, or unpleasantness.
  • She shielded her eyes from the sun.
• Unshielded (adjective): Not protected by a shield; exposed.
  • An unshielded wire can cause interference.

Synonyms

• Guarded: Kept safe; protected.
• Protected: Kept from harm or damage.
• Covered: Having a layer or screen on top.
• Screened: Protected with a partition or shield.

Antonyms

• Exposed: Left uncovered and unprotected.
• Unprotected: Not shielded or defended.
• Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.

Adjective

1. (used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury