AIDS |
a serious disease caused by a virus that stops the body from being able to protect itself from other diseases. "AIDS" stands for "acquired immune deficiency syndrome." |
apron |
a garment that covers all or part of the front of the body. An apron is worn to protect the clothing underneath. |
arm2 |
to protect or make stronger. [1/3 definitions] |
armor |
a suit made of leather, metal, or other strong material, worn to protect the body during battle. [1/4 definitions] |
bandage |
a strip of cloth used to protect or cover a wound or other injury. [1/2 definitions] |
barrier island |
a long narrow island that is parallel to the mainland. A barrier island helps protect the shore from being worn away by the action of the ocean's waves. |
bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
bind |
When people bind a book, they sew or stick the pages together, and they put a cover around the pages to protect them and make the book look nice. [1/4 definitions] |
bless |
When a priest or other person blesses someone or something, they ask God to protect or show special kindness to them. [1/2 definitions] |
blockhouse |
a structure used to protect people who are working on or watching a rocket launch or weapons test. [1/2 definitions] |
blotter |
a piece of paper used to soak up ink or to protect a writing surface. |
bodyguard |
a person whose job is to protect another person or a group of people from harm. |
bumper |
A bumper is the heavy bar on the front and back of cars and trucks. A bumper helps to protect the vehicle from damage if it hits something. |
cartilage |
Cartilage is a kind of material found in the bodies of humans and certain animals. It is a white tissue that connects to bones. Cartilage is strong, but it is softer than bone. The main purpose of cartilage is to protect your bones and joints. There is cartilage between the bones that come together at your joints--like in your knees and wrists and elbows. The cartilage between the bones lets your them move smoothly in the joints and keeps them from scraping against each other. |
chaps |
leather clothing worn over pants, especially by cowboys, to protect the legs while riding horseback. |
charm |
A thing, action, or word that someone believes has magic powers to protect them or bring luck is called a "charm." [1/4 definitions] |
clad2 |
to join a metal to another metal in order to make it stronger or protect it. |
claw |
When an animal claws something, it scratches it to protect itself or to make its claws sharp. [1/4 definitions] |
cocoon |
a covering made by young insects and some other arthropods to protect themselves while they change from a pupa into an adult. Some spiders make cocoons to hide their eggs. |
cover |
something laid over or on something else to shelter, protect, or hide it. [1/7 definitions] |
defend |
to protect from harm; guard. [1/2 definitions] |