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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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 office itself is a product of the Watergate era, one of a number of changes aimed at shielding criminal investigations from White House influence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
"The natural shielding provided by the rock creates one of the quietest environments on Earth for detecting extremely rare physical phenomena," says Curceanu.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
The plastic table she has set up to try to sell a few last items brought from home, and the umbrella shielding her from the relentless sun, were bought with donations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I tried to cover my Miami Heat shirt by shielding myself, but it was no use.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
