| ensure |
to protect or make safe. [1/2 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] |
| 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. |
| 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 protect from danger or harm. [1/6 definitions] |
| guild |
a group of people in the Middle Ages in Europe who were in the same trade and who joined together to protect their common interests. Guilds were concerned with the prices and quality of their products. [1/2 definitions] |
| hedgehog |
a very small animal with a pointed nose and a very short tail. Hedgehogs have brown and yellow fur with spines that stick out and protect them when they roll into a ball. They make tunnels in rows of bushes called hedges. Hedgehogs are insectivores; they are mammals that eat insects. Different kinds of hedgehogs live in Europe, Asia, and Africa. [1/2 definitions] |
| helmet |
a hard covering worn to protect the head. |
| HIV |
abbreviation of "human immunodeficiency virus." HIV is the virus that causes a disease called AIDS. AIDS is a serious disease that stops the body from being able to protect itself from other diseases. Having the HIV virus does not always lead to AIDS if one receives treatment. |
| jacket |
a covering made to protect or keep warm what is inside. [1/2 definitions] |
| jetty1 |
a group of rocks or wooden beams built out into a body of water. Jetties are used to control the flow of water and protect the shore from strong waves. [1/2 definitions] |
| karate |
a way to protect and guard oneself without weapons. Karate uses hard blows with the elbows or the edges of the hands or feet. |
| labor union |
a group of workers that help and protect each other's interests. Labor unions ask employers to improve wages and working conditions. |
| lacquer |
a liquid used on wood or metal to protect and make it shiny. [1/2 definitions] |
| lead2 |
a heavy, soft gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Because it is very heavy and dense, lead is useful for making things such as weights, shot, and shields that protect against radiation. (symbol: Pb) [1/2 definitions] |
| lotion |
a thick liquid for rubbing on the skin. Lotions are used to moisten, heal, or protect the skin. |
| mangrove |
a tropical tree that grows near oceans along shorelines or streams and has roots that grow above the ground. Mangroves grow very densely together and serve to prevent erosion of soil along the water. They also support wildlife and serve as barricades that help protect against damage from hurricanes and tsunamis. |
| mask |
a covering for the mouth and nose to protect the wearer from germs, poisonous gases, dust, or the like. A mask is also used to protect other people from one's own germs. Some kinds of masks are used to provide oxygen or other breathable gas to the wearer through an attached tube. [1/6 definitions] |
| mat1 |
a piece of material that is used as a covering to protect a floor or other surface. [3/6 definitions] |
| mother1 |
to take care of and protect. [1/5 definitions] |