shielding
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B2
/ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
(shield)
protection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shield' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scield', where 'scield' meant 'protection'.
Historical Evolution
'scield' transformed into the Middle English word 'sheld', and eventually became the modern English word 'shield'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'protection or defense', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of protecting or defending something or someone.
The shielding of the spacecraft was crucial for its journey through space.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'shield'.
She is shielding her eyes from the bright sun.
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