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shielded

shielded

4.4
Covered by a case or layer to protect it from damage
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃiːldɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : protegido
  • The sensitive equipment is well shielded to protect it from electromagnetic interference.

And I asked Bob about it and he'd say I'd be inside this black cube shielded box laying on the bed.

Examples

  • If you run the monitor close to your network router, it's not shielded and you get image problems.

  • That means your private details, your passwords, your communications, browsing history and more will be completely shielded from falling into the wrong hands.

  • Yeah, they have put the shielded wire to here.

  • Victor's men are shielded by trees and sturdy farmhouses.

  • The laboratory is equipped with shielded chambers to prevent harmful radiation from escaping.

  • They installed shielded cables to ensure that the data transmission remained secure and undisturbed.

Synonyms

armored
vsshielded
  • US
276 4.4

Protected by strong metal or thick plates to stop bullets

applies to machinery protected by a built cover rather than battlefield armour
armor-plated
vsshielded
  • US
2 5.3

A vehicle or object with thick metal on the outside to protect against attack

describes machine protection by a strong shield rather than heavy combat armor
steel-plated
vsshielded
1 4.1

Covered in steel to make it strong and safe

is more general, covering nonmetal protective solutions for machinery
protected
vsshielded
1 2.0

Kept safe from harm or danger

is focused on machinery guarded by a hard physical cover
covered
vsshielded
1 1.0

Having something on top or around it

uses a rigid protective cover aimed at preventing injury to machines
plated
vsshielded
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Covered with metal plates for strength and protection

is broader, not limited to metal coverings and fits many machines
armor-clad
vsshielded
  • US
1 7.2

Covered with heavy metal plates for protection

means machinery has a protective outer cover rather than full combat plating
encased
vsshielded
4.1

Covered by a protective layer like a shell or wrapper

refers to protection by a fitted rigid cover for machinery specifically
cased
vsshielded
4.2

A thing that has a box or outer layer that protects it

highlights a protective fitted cover used especially on machines
sheathed
vsshielded
5.8

Covered by a protective layer or case

implies a sturdier external covering intended to prevent machine damage
hardened
vsshielded
  • Specialized
7.2

Made stronger to resist attack or serious damage

focuses on having a physical cover to prevent everyday harm to machines
mantled
vsshielded
6.8

A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist

implies a firmer protective covering designed specifically to prevent machine injury
cushioned
vsshielded
3.4

With soft padding that makes it more comfortable and absorbs shocks

refers to a firmer protective barrier aimed at preventing machine damage
buffered
vsshielded
4.4

Protected from sudden change and harm by a barrier or cushion

describes a physical outer cover meant to stop harm to machinery

Antonyms

1 3.4

Not protected from danger or bad weather

How Protected

protected
1 2.0
shielded
  • Specialized
4.4
sheltered
1 3.2
exposed
1 3.4

Surface Forms

shielded positive

Morphology

shielded = shield (transparent) = shield + ed

A regular adjectival/past-participle formation from the verb 'shield' with the suffix '-ed', yielding 'protected' or 'covered'.

Etymology

Shielded comes from the simple word shield, a cover soldiers used to stop arrows and blows. So, to be shielded is to be 'protected' or covered from harm.