Definition of protection

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Protection (n.) A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport.

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Mimic :: Mimic (v. t.) To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage..
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
Parasol :: Parasol (n.) A kind of small umbrella used by women as a protection from the sun.
Asylum :: Asylum (n.) A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be forcibly taken without sacrilege..
Security :: Security (n.) That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense.
Covert Baron :: Covert baron () Under the protection of a husband; married.
Defilement :: Defilement (n.) The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side..
Breakwater :: Breakwater (n.) Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence..
Protection :: Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.
Echauguette :: Echauguette (n.) A small chamber or place of protection for a sentinel, usually in the form of a projecting turret, or the like. See Castle..
Chaperonage :: Chaperonage (n.) Attendance of a chaperon on a lady in public; protection afforded by a chaperon.
Refuge :: Refuge (n.) Shelter or protection from danger or distress.
Outlawry :: Outlawry (n.) The act of outlawing; the putting a man out of the protection of law, or the process by which a man (as an absconding criminal) is deprived of that protection..
Housing :: Housing (n.) A covering or protection, as an awning over the deck of a ship when laid up..
Protective :: Protective (a.) Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
Shelter :: Shelter (n.) That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet..
Blindage :: Blindage (n.) A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework..
Firman :: Firman (n.) In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; -- generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to insure him protection and assistance..
Defilading :: Defilading (n.) The art or act of determining the directions and heights of the lines of rampart with reference to the protection of the interior from exposure to an enemy's fire from any point within range, or from any works which may be erected..
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