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Mimicry :: Mimicry (n.) Protective resemblance; the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, -- a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies; imitation; mimesis; mimetism..

Roof :: Roof (n.) The cover of any building, including the roofing (see Roofing) and all the materials and construction necessary to carry and maintain the same upon the walls or other uprights. In the case of a building with vaulted ceilings protected by an outer roof, some writers call the vault the roof, and the outer protection the roof mask. It is better, however, to consider the vault as the ceiling only, in cases where it has farther covering..

Bagworm :: Bagworm (n.) One of several lepidopterous insects which construct, in the larval state, a baglike case which they carry about for protection. One species (Platoeceticus Gloveri) feeds on the orange tree. See Basket worm..

Rail :: Rail (n.) The light, fencelike structures of wood or metal at the break of the deck, and elsewhere where such protection is needed..

Siphonostomatous :: Siphonostomatous (a.) Having the front edge of the aperture of the shell prolonged in the shape of a channel for the protection of the siphon; -- said of certain gastropods.

Starlit :: Starling (n.) A structure of piles driven round the piers of a bridge for protection and support; -- called also sterling.

Mask :: Mask (n.) A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection; as, a dancer's mask; a fencer's mask; a ball player's mask..

Armed :: Armed (a.) Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection.

Securement :: Securement (n.) The act of securing; protection.

Hibernacle :: Hibernacle (n.) That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant..

Cover :: Cover (n.) Shelter; protection; as, the troops fought under cover of the batteries; the woods afforded a good cover..

Skullcap :: Skullcap (n.) A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection..

Covert Baron :: Covert baron () Under the protection of a husband; married.

Gondola :: Gondola (n.) A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now..

Armature :: Armature (n.) Armor; whatever is worn or used for the protection and defense of the body, esp. the protective outfit of some animals and plants..

Parasol :: Parasol (n.) A kind of small umbrella used by women as a protection from the sun.

Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.

Protectionism :: Protectionism (n.) The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4..

Sanctuary :: Sanctuary (n.) A sacred and inviolable asylum; a place of refuge and protection; shelter; refuge; protection.

Lee :: Lee (n.) A sheltered place; esp., a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind; shelter; protection; as, the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship..

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