Definition of protection

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Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.

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Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
Imitative :: Imitative (a.) Designed to imitate another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object, for some useful purpose, such as protection from enemies; having resamblance to something else; as, imitative colors; imitative habits; dendritic and mammillary forms of minerals are imitative..
Palladium :: Palladium (n.) Hence: That which affords effectual protection or security; a sateguard; as, the trial by jury is the palladium of our civil rights..
Housing :: Housing (n.) A covering or protection, as an awning over the deck of a ship when laid up..
Rail :: Rail (n.) The light, fencelike structures of wood or metal at the break of the deck, and elsewhere where such protection is needed..
Skullcap :: Skullcap (n.) A cap which fits the head closely; also, formerly, a headpiece of iron sewed inside of a cap for protection..
Client :: Client (n.) A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron..
Covert :: Covert (v. t.) Under cover, authority or protection; as, a feme covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the protection and control of her husband..
Shieldless :: Shieldless (a.) Destitute of a shield, or of protection..
Intrenchment :: Intrenchment (n.) Any defense or protection.
Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..
Blacklist :: Blacklist (v. t.) To put in a black list as deserving of suspicion, censure, or punishment; esp. to put in a list of persons stigmatized as insolvent or untrustworthy, -- as tradesmen and employers do for mutual protection; as, to blacklist a workman who has been discharged. See Black list, under Black, a..
Protection :: Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.
Bulwark :: Bulwark (n.) That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection..
Convoy :: Convoy (v. t.) To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman..
Protective :: Protective (a.) Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
Prohibitionist :: Prohibitionist (n.) One who favors prohibitory duties on foreign goods in commerce; a protectionist.
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..
Protectingly :: Protectingly (adv.) By way of protection; in a protective manner.
Safeguard :: Safeguard (n.) One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection..
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