PROTECTIVE COVERING Synonyms

• a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• anything that covers

• a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor

• broad in scope or content

• cover as if with a blanket

• form a blanket-like cover (over)

• the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit

• the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air

• a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather

• cover with a canopy

• a tight-fitting headdress

• a top (as for a bottle)

• a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

• something serving as a cover or protection

• a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• an upper limit on what is allowed

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

• lie at the top of

• restrict the number or amount of

• the housing or outer covering of something

• the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire

• the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

• an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

• a thin layer covering something

• growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• cover or provide with a coat

• form a coat over

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

• any barrier to communication or vision

• provide with drapery

• a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

• any wrapper or covering

• a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves

• a natural covering (as by a fluid)

• the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)

• the bag containing the gas in a balloon

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• (slang) a neighborhood or community

• a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

• metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

• the folding roof of a carriage

• a headdress that protects the head and face

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

• (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

• cover with a hood

• a covering to disguise or conceal the face

• activity that tries to conceal something

• a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

• a protective covering worn over the face

• hide under a false appearance

• put a mask on or cover with a mask

• make unrecognizable

• cover with a sauce

• shield from light

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

• the personnel of the film industry

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine methodically

• examine in order to test suitability

• project onto a screen for viewing

• prevent from entering

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

• a dress suitable for formal occasions

• ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

• the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

• the exterior covering of a bird's egg

• a rigid covering that envelops an object

• a very light narrow racing boat

• the housing or outer covering of something

• a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

• the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

• use explosives on

• create by using explosives

• fall out of the pod or husk

• hit the pitches of hard and regularly

• look for and collect shells by the seashore

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• remove from its shell or outer covering

• remove the husks from

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

• a protective covering or structure

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

• a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

• a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets

• having the function of uniting a group of similar things

• covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups

• a garment that covers the head and face

• a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms

• the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth)

• a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl

• to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing