| asylum |
protection that is given by one country to refugees from another. [1/3 definitions] |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. [1/2 definitions] |
| booster shot |
an injection of a vaccine given at some time after the first injection. A booster shot continues the protection against disease begun by the earlier injection. |
| care |
the act of watching over or tending; protection. [1/8 definitions] |
| charge |
care or protection. [1/12 definitions] |
| conservation |
the protection of natural resources, such as soil, water, or forests, from loss, pollution, or waste. [1/2 definitions] |
| dugout |
a hole in the ground used as a shelter for protection from storms or bombs. [1/3 definitions] |
| dungaree |
(plural) a British word for loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. This meaning of "dungarees" has a meaning similar to the American word "overalls." [1/3 definitions] |
| enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [1/4 definitions] |
| entrust |
to hand over to for the care or protection of. [1/2 definitions] |
| fort |
a strong building used during battles for protection and defense. |
| guardian |
an adult chosen by law to be responsible for the care and protection of a child or a person who cannot care for himself or herself. [1/2 definitions] |
| handrail |
a narrow rail that a person grips by the hand for support or protection. |
| hat |
a covering for the head worn for warmth, protection, or decoration. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. [1/3 definitions] |
| insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. [2 definitions] |
| liner2 |
something that lines the inside or covers the outside of something. It is usually for protection and can often be removed. |
| mask |
a covering of metal bars or wire mesh used for protection of the face, especially in sports such as fencing, hockey, and American football. [1/6 definitions] |
| moat |
a deep ditch dug around a castle, fort, or town for protection against enemies. Moats are usually filled with water. |
| overalls |
loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| pad1 |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. [1/7 definitions] |