| 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] |
| 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. |
| chaps |
leather clothing worn over pants, especially by cowboys, to protect the legs while riding horseback. |
| clad2 |
to join a metal to another metal in order to make it stronger or protect it. |
| 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] |
| dike |
to furnish, enclose, or protect with a dike. [1/2 definitions] |
| doily |
a small mat, often made of embroidered cloth, lace, or paper that looks like lace. Doilies are used to decorate or protect furniture and dishes. |
| dope |
a product that is used to protect and strengthen fabric or paper, as on balloons or model airplane wings. [1/4 definitions] |
| earmuff |
one of a pair of soft pads that are worn over the ears to protect against cold. The two pads are connected by a band that goes over the head. |
| embankment |
a mound of earth or stone made to support a road or protect an area from water. |
| ensure |
to protect or make safe. [1/2 definitions] |