shield
noun
a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
shielding
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present participleof shield.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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AM arrived in cars in the 1920s as an appealing value-added feature, but nowadays it is a liability for the automakers’ EVs because the signal can interfere with certain systems and requires special shielding.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
Underground lava tubes could provide more stable temperatures and natural shielding from these dangers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The shielding effect wasn’t as pronounced in September, but regardless, Emanuel expects it will again help during future selloffs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
The companies said Monday that the updated filing doubles proposed residential bill credits to four years while shielding retail customers from grid costs tied to Northern Virginia’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
She knelt down next to Layla, shielding them all with her big umbrella.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
