| pad1 |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning for protection or comfort. [1/7 definitions] |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| preserve |
an area of land or water set aside for the protection of fish and animals. [1/5 definitions] |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| safe |
providing protection from harm, loss, or danger. [1/4 definitions] |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. [1/2 definitions] |
| safety belt |
a harness that fits across the lap and often the chest of a person riding in a car or airplane; seat belt. Safety belts are worn for protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| sanctuary |
a place that offers protection from arrest. [2/4 definitions] |
| security |
something that gives protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| shelter |
a place or structure that gives protection against weather or danger. [3/5 definitions] |
| shield |
something that gives protection. [2/5 definitions] |
| take cover |
to seek protection or a hiding place. |
| trench |
a ditch that is packed on one side with the dirt dug from it, used as shelter and a place of protection from enemy fire. [1/3 definitions] |
| turtle |
a reptile with a soft body covered by a hard shell that lives in water or on land. A turtle pulls its head, legs, and tail into its shell for protection. |
| under one's wing |
under one's care or protection. |
| vest |
a sleeveless garment designed for protection of the body or for holding tools or other needed items for a particular activity. [1/4 definitions] |