| defend |
to protect from harm; guard. [1/2 definitions] |
| defense |
A defense is a reason or explanation that you use to protect yourself or keep yourself from getting in trouble. [1/3 definitions] |
| defensive |
A defensive thing is something that works to defend or protect something. A high wall around a castle is a defensive structure, for example. A defensive move in a game of chess, is a move that protects the king. [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. |
| earwax |
Earwax is a substance that is produced in your ears. It is brownish yellow and somewhat sticky. Your ears produce earwax as a way to protect the inside of your ears from things like dust or bacteria. Earwax catches these tiny things before they can go further into your ear. |
| 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] |
| environment |
When we talk about the environment, we often mean the natural things around all of us as we live on our planet Earth. The environment is made up of things like the air, the water, the plants, and the soil. We know now that we have to protect the environment. Things like pollution cause damage to it and cause harm to animals and humans. [1/3 definitions] |
| escort |
a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| evacuate |
If police, firefighters, or soldiers evacuate people, they move them out of where they are in order to protect them from danger. [1/3 definitions] |
| eyelash |
The little hairs that grow from the skin around your eyes are called your eyelashes. Your eyelashes help protect your eyes from things like dust. |
| folder |
A folder is a thick and strong piece of paper that is folded at the center. A folder is used to hold and protect other papers. [1/3 definitions] |
| fort |
A fort is a strong building that people use to protect and defend themselves from an attack. Something like this that is used just for fun is also called a fort. |
| fuse2 |
an electrical device with a connection that melts if there is too much heat. Fuses protect buildings by breaking a circuit before a fire can start. [1/4 definitions] |
| gas mask |
a mask worn on the face to protect from dangerous gases or fumes. |
| glove |
A glove is something you wear on your hand to protect it or keep it warm. A glove covers the hand and usually has separate parts for each finger and the thumb. [1/3 definitions] |
| goggles |
a special pair of glasses with a secure frame that one wears over one's eyes to protect them from harsh or dangerous things, such as dust, wind, sparks, or hazardous chemicals. |
| guard |
to do what is necessary to prevent (followed by "against"). [1/6 definitions] |