| AIDS |
a disease that stops the body from being able to protect itself from other diseases. AIDS is spread through body fluids. |
| antimacassar |
a covering, usu. decorative, used on the back or arms of a chair or sofa to protect the upholstery. |
| 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] |
| armor plate |
specially hardened steel plates used to protect vehicles or fortifications. |
| army |
a large group of people brought together by a country to protect the country and fight its enemies. |
| bandage |
a piece 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. |
| box1 |
any of various enclosures that contain and protect. [1/9 definitions] |
| bridgehead |
a position held on the enemy's side of a river or the like by a small advance troop, in order to protect the main attacking force. |
| brood |
to protect (young birds) by covering with the body or wings. [1/7 definitions] |
| bulkhead |
a wall built across a tunnel to reinforce it and protect against fire, flood, and the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| bursa |
a sac in the body, esp. one filled with fluid, that acts to protect against friction, as in a joint. |
| bushing |
an insulator that lines a hole in an electrical device so as to protect conductors from damage caused by friction. [1/2 definitions] |
| care |
to watch over or protect. [1/6 definitions] |
| chaps |
leather clothing worn over pants, especially by cowboys, to protect the legs while riding horseback. |