Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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shield | Yes | No | Yes | No |
shielding | Yes | No | No | No |
shield (noun) | shielding (noun) |
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hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles | the act of shielding from harm |
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows | a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay |
a protective covering or structure | shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference |
shield (verb) | shielding (verb) |
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protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | |
hold back a thought or feeling about |