Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective barrier against electromagnetic interference: A shield made of metal mesh or plates used to protect electronic equipment from unwanted electromagnetic fields.
   • A protective barrier against radiation: A shield, typically made of dense materials like lead or concrete, intended to block harmful radiation from processes like nuclear decay.
   • The act of protecting from harm: The action of using a shield or providing protection to someone or something from danger or injury.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sensitive laboratory equipment requires proper shielding to function accurately.
  • Workers behind the thick lead shielding were safe from the radiation.
  • His shielding of the child from the falling debris was an act of bravery.

Advanced Usage

• "Electromagnetic shielding": A specific type of shielding used to block electromagnetic fields.

  • The cable has electromagnetic shielding to prevent data corruption.

• "Radiation shielding": A specific type of shielding designed to protect against ionizing radiation.

  • The reactor's radiation shielding is several feet thick.

Variants and Related Words

• Shield (noun/verb): The object used for protection or the act of providing protection.

  • The knight raised his shield. / She tried to shield her eyes from the sun.

• Unshielded (adjective): Not provided with a shield or protection.

  • The unshielded wire caused interference with the radio signal.

Synonyms

• Protection: The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
• Barrier: A fence or obstacle that blocks movement or access.
• Screening: The act of hiding or protecting something from view or danger.

Related Phrases

• "In need of shielding": Requiring protection.
  • The satellite components are in need of shielding from solar radiation.

Related Idioms

• "A human shield": (Idiom) A person or group used to protect something else, often from attack, by making them a potential victim.
  • The hostages were used as a human shield by the captors.

Noun

1. shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference
2. a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
3. the act of shielding from harm