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- [sheeld]
- /ʃild/
- /ʃiːld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sheeld]
- /ʃild/
Definitions of shielding word
- noun shielding 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. 1
- noun shielding a similar device, often of lightweight plastic, used by riot police to protect themselves from rocks and other thrown objects. 1
- noun shielding something shaped like a shield, variously round, octagonal, triangular, or somewhat heart-shaped. 1
- noun shielding a person or thing that protects. 1
- noun shielding a police officer's, detective's, or sheriff's badge. 1
- noun shielding Ordnance. a steel screen attached to a gun to protect its crew, mechanism, etc. 1
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Origin of shielding
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English shelde, Old English sceld; cognate with Dutch, German Schild, Gothic skildus; (v.) Middle English shelden, Old English sceldan, scildan, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Shielding
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shielding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
shielding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shielding
adj shielding
- conservational — the act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste, or loss; preservation: conservation of wildlife; conservation of human rights.
- custodial — Custodial means relating to keeping people in prison.
adjective shielding
- defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
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