1. (

• shielding

) the act of shielding from harm ;

2. (

• shielding

) a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay ;

3. (

• shielding ,

) shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference ;

1. (

• shield ,
• screen

) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm ;

2. (

• harbor ,
• harbour ,
• shield

) hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him" ;