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

1. Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
   - screen
    
2. Hold back a thought or feeling about
   "She is shielding a grudge against him";
   - harbor [N. Amer], harbour [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: shieldings

Type of: conceal, hide, protect, protection, shield

Encyclopedia: Shielding