shielding

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: shield-ing (2)

English Definition

Protecting from danger, risk, or unpleasant experiences.

Example Sentence

The lead walls provide shielding against radiation.

US IPA /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

protecting guarding defending screening

exposing endangering revealing