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| dust jacket |
a paper or cardboard sleeve in which a phonograph record is stored for protection from dust, scratches, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| earthwork |
an embankment or wall made of earth, usu. for protection against enemy gunfire. [1/2 definitions] |
| enamel |
a glossy, usu. opaque coating fused by heat to metal, glass, pottery, or other surfaces for protection or decoration, or objects so coated. [1/5 definitions] |
| ensconce |
to hide or cover, as for protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| entrust |
to assign or hand over to someone, as for care, protection, or execution. [1/2 definitions] |
| EPA |
abbreviation of "Environmental Protection Agency." |
| expose |
to subject to risk by stripping away or not providing needed protection. [2/7 definitions] |
| exposed |
having no protection or shelter. [1/3 definitions] |
| false keel |
a narrow strip attached below a ship's main keel for protection and added stability. |
| fence |
to enclose within a barrier, esp. a fence, for purposes of protection or division (often fol. by "in," "off," or "out"). [1/5 definitions] |
| fetish |
an object believed to be inhabited by a spirit or to have magical powers, as of protection. [1/3 definitions] |
| fort |
a fortified building or position used by military troops for protection and defense. [1/2 definitions] |
| gold bug |
(informal) one who supports the gold standard or who invests in gold for financial security, esp. as protection against an anticipated collapse in the value of currency or stocks. [1/2 definitions] |
| guarantee |
to promise protection of (someone or something) against liability or loss; indemnify; insure. [1/11 definitions] |
| guard |
to provide protection. [1/8 definitions] |
| guardian |
a legally appointed individual responsible for the care, management, and protection of the person and property of a minor. [1/3 definitions] |
| handrail |
a narrow rail for support or protection, to be gripped by the hand, as on a stairway. |
| hat |
a covering for the head, usu. worn for warmth, protection, or ornamentation. [1/2 definitions] |
| hauberk |
a tunic of chain mail, reaching to the knees and worn for protection in battle in the Middle Ages. |
| hibernaculum |
a natural structure giving protection to a plant part during the winter. [1/2 definitions] |
| insecure |
having insufficient protection; not safe or secure. [1/3 definitions] |
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