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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of shielding from harm | |
| Related terms: | protection shield | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay | |
| Related terms: | shield | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] actively protective | |
| Synonyms: | covering | |
| Examples: | "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up" |
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| Related terms: | protective | |
| 4. | [ noun ] shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference | |
| Related terms: | shield | |
| Similar spelling: |
Sheldon Shelden |
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