shielding
Guarding from danger
Shielding is the act of protecting something from harm, damage, or unwanted exposure.
A parent might shield a child's eyes from a disturbing scene, or a structure might provide shielding against radiation.
In electrical contexts, shielding refers to material that blocks electromagnetic interference from affecting sensitive equipment.
The word works both as a verb form of shield and as a noun describing protective barriers or the practice of using them: The metal casing provides adequate shielding for the components.
Protective combat covering
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- countermeasureDefense against a threat
repel · resistance · protection · fortification · bulwark · bastion · aegis · buffer
Precaution against harm
- shelterProtected place or structure
- coverProtect by overlaying
- refugePlace of safety
- havenShelter from danger
sanctuary · security · preservation · insulation · cushioning · buffering · cocoon · canopy
Staying out of sight
- obscuringMaking less visible
- maskingConcealing by covering
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- veilingConcealing with covering
cloaking · camouflage · cover · secrecy · privacy · blocking · obstruction · shrouding
Display or barrier
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
bulkhead · fence · divider · blocking · obstruction · buffer · membrane · casing
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- dosimeterExposure measurement device
- exposureState of being unprotected
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- nuclearOf atomic energy
gamma · X-ray · isotope · radioactive · apron · gonadal · concrete · barium
Electromagnetism pioneer's surname
- groundingConnecting to earth
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- RFWireless transmission spectrum
EMI · EMP · copper · mesh · foil · cage · wavelength · frequency
armor
Protective combat covering
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- blockSolid mass, or impede
countermeasure · repel · resistance · protection · fortification · bulwark · bastion · aegis · buffer · guard
safeguard
Precaution against harm
haven · sanctuary · security · preservation · insulation · cushioning · buffering · cocoon · canopy · umbrella
hiding
Staying out of sight
veiling · cloaking · camouflage · cover · secrecy · privacy · blocking · obstruction · shrouding · blanketing
screen
Display or barrier
curtain · bulkhead · fence · divider · blocking · obstruction · buffer · membrane · casing · housing
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- dosimeterExposure measurement device
- exposureState of being unprotected
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
nuclear · gamma · X-ray · isotope · radioactive · apron · gonadal · concrete · barium · attenuator
Faraday
Electromagnetism pioneer's surname
- groundingConnecting to earth
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
RF · EMI · EMP · copper · mesh · foil · cage · wavelength · frequency · filtering
- defensive skillsblocking, dodging, parrying, evasion, deflection
- fortifyingfortifying, reinforcing, barricading, shoring up, buttressing
- nuclear technologynuclear reactor, reactor, reactor core, reactor cores, fission reactor
- nuclear safetydosimeters, dosimetry, decontamination, protective clothing, protective gear
- reactor safetycontrol rods, scram, safety valves, pressure vessel, passive cooling
- RF cablescoaxial cable, coax, feedline, transmission line, F-type
shieldingexposing
Making something known
unprotecting · endangering · vulnerability · uncovering · neglecting
shieldingattacking
Actively engaging offensively
assaulting · harming · aggressing · striking · targeting
shieldingrevealing
Making known what's hidden
disclosing · exposing · unveiling · unmasking · publicizing
- heat shieldingProtection from extreme temperatures
- lead shieldingDense metal radiation barrier
- aluminum shieldingMetallic covering preventing interference
- radiation shieldingProtective barrier against emissions
- emotional shieldingGuarding against hurt
shield, shielded, shields, unshielded, shielder, shieldlike, shieldless, shielders, shieldmaiden