#protective_cover__protective_covering__protection  a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
  supertype:  #covering.artifact  an artifact that cover something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  subtype:  #armor  protective covering made of metal and used in combat
     subtype:  #body_armor__body_armour__suit_of_armor__suit_of_armour__coat_of_mail__cataphract  armor that protects the wearer's whole body
        subtype:  #bulletproof_vest__bulletproofvest  a vest capable of resisting the impact of a bullet
        subtype:  #chain_mail__chainmail__ring_mail__mail__chain_armor__chainarmor__chain_armour__chainarmour__ring_armor__ring_armour  (medieval) flexible armor; made of interlinked metal rings
           subtype:  #brigandine  a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth
           subtype:  #habergeon  (medieval) a light sleeveless coat of chain mail worn under the hauberk
           subtype:  #hauberk__byrnie  a long (usually sleeveless) tunic of chain mail formerly worn as defensive armor
           subtype:  #voider__gusset  a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
        subtype:  #corselet__corslet  a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
        subtype:  #cuirass__cuiras  medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
     subtype:  #buckler__shield  armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
        subtype:  #scutcheon__escutcheon  a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
        subtype:  #pavis__pavi__pavise  (medieval) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
  subtype:  #bell_jar__bell_glass  a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases
  subtype:  #ring-binder__binder  holds loose papers or magazines
  subtype:  #book_binding__binding__cover__back  the front and back covering of a book; "the book had a leather binding"
     subtype:  #half_binding  book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another
     subtype:  #three-quarter_binding__threequarterbinding  the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover
  subtype:  #blind__screen  something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
     subtype:  #drape__curtain__drapery__pall  hanging cloth used as a blind
        subtype:  #drop_curtain__drop_cloth__drop  a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage
        subtype:  #festoon.drape  a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops
        subtype:  #portiere  a heavy curtain hung across a doorway
        subtype:  #shower_curtain  a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area
        subtype:  #theater_curtain__theatercurtain__theatre_curtain__theatrecurtain  a hanging cloth that conceals the stage; rises at the beginning and descends at the end of a performance
           subtype:  #safety_curtain  a fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire
     subtype:  #shutter  a hinged blind for a window
        subtype:  #deadlight  a strong shutter over a ship's porthole that is closed in stormy weather
        subtype:  #jalousie  a shutter made of angled slats
     subtype:  #window_blind  a blind for privacy or to keep out light
        subtype:  #Venetian_blind  a window blind made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed
        subtype:  #window_shade  an opaque window blind that can cover or uncover a window
           subtype:  #roller_blind  a window shade that rolls up out of the way
     subtype:  #blinder__winker__blinker  blind consisting of a leather eye-patch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
  subtype:  #cap.protective_cover  something serving as a cover or protection
     subtype:  #distributor_cap__distributorcap  the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs
     subtype:  #ferrule__collet  a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
     subtype:  #hubcap  cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
     subtype:  #lens_cap__lens_cover  cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use
     subtype:  #thimble  a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
  subtype:  #cloche.protective_cover  a low transparent cover put over young plants to protect them from cold
  subtype:  #coaster  a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
  subtype:  #cold_frame  protective covering consisting of a wooden frame with a glass top in which small plants are protected from the cold
  subtype:  #cowl__cowling__hood  protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
  subtype:  #watch_crystal__watchcrystal__crystal__watch_glass  a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
  subtype:  #dust_cover  a removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment
  subtype:  #faceplate  a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
  subtype:  #cladding__facing  a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
     subtype:  #revetement__revetment__stone_facing__stonefacing  a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment
  subtype:  #fallboard  the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played
  subtype:  #finger_plate__escutcheon__scutcheon  a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
  subtype:  #heat_shield  a protective covering that protects a spacecraft from overheating on re-entry
  subtype:  #bonnet__hood  protective covering consisting of a hinged metal part that covers the engine
  subtype:  #housing.protective_cover  a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
     subtype:  #binnacle  a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
     subtype:  #cabinet.housing  housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
     subtype:  #crankcase  housing for a crankshaft
     subtype:  #distributor_housing  the housing that supports the distributor cam
     subtype:  #journal_box__journalbox  metal housing for a journal bearing
     subtype:  #lamphouse__lamp_housing  housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector)
     subtype:  #radome__radar_dome__radardome  a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves
     subtype:  #shell.housing__case__casing  the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case"
        subtype:  #boot.shell  protective casing for something that resembles a leg
        subtype:  #gearbox__gear_case  the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
        subtype:  #jacket.shell  the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition
  subtype:  #lining.protective_cover  a protective covering that protects an inside surface
     subtype:  #brake_lining__brakelining  the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum
     subtype:  #cylindrical_lining__cylindricallining__bushing  a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
     subtype:  #facing  a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
     subtype:  #furnace_lining__furnacelining  lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
  subtype:  #mask.protective_cover  a protective covering worn over the face
     subtype:  #face_mask  mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey
        subtype:  #catcher's_mask__catcher'smask  a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball
           subtype:  #bar_mask__barmask  a catcher's mask with bars
           subtype:  #birdcage_mask  a catcher's mask with a strong wire face
        subtype:  #face_guard  face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets
        subtype:  #fencing_mask__fencingmask__fencer's_mask  a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face
        subtype:  #ski_mask__skimask  a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing
     subtype:  #gasmask__respirator__gas_helmet__gashelmet  a mask with a filter protects the face an lungs against poisonous gases
     subtype:  #welder's_mask  a mask that you wear for protection when doing welding
  subtype:  #mulch  a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
  subtype:  #roof  a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
     subtype:  #curb_roof  a roof with two or more slopes on each side of the ridge
        subtype:  #mansard_roof__mansardroof__mansard  a hip roof having two slopes on each side
           subtype:  #French_roof  a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular
     subtype:  #dome  a hemispherical roof
        subtype:  #astrodome  a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations
        subtype:  #cupola  a roof in the form of a dome
        subtype:  #geodesic_dome  a lightweight dome constructed of interlocking polygons; invented by R. Buckminster Fuller
        subtype:  #onion_dome__oniondome  a dome that is shaped like a bulb; characteristic of Russian and Byzantine church architecture
        subtype:  #pressure_dome  a dome-shaped building that is pressurized
        subtype:  #whispering_gallery__whispering_dome  a space beneath a dome or arch in which sounds produced at certain points are clearly audible at certain distant points
     subtype:  #gable_roof__gableroof__saddle_roof__saddleback__saddleback_roof  a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end
        subtype:  #gambrel_roof__gambrelroof  a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper
     subtype:  #hip_roof__hiproof  a roof having sloping ends as well as sloping sides
     subtype:  #housetop  the roof of a house; "shout it from the housetops"
     subtype:  #slate_roof__slateroof  a roof covered with slate
     subtype:  #sunroof__sunshine-roof  an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel: "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'"
     subtype:  #thatched_roof__thatch  a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)
     subtype:  #tile_roof  a roof made of fired clay tiles
     subtype:  #vault  an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
        subtype:  #barrel_vault  the simplest form of vault; a single continuous arch
        subtype:  #groined_vault__groinedvault  two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles
        subtype:  #ribbed_vault  vault that resembles a groined vault but has ribbed arches
  subtype:  #roof.protective_cover  protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
     subtype:  #hood.roof  the folding roof of a carriage
        subtype:  #calash_top__calash__caleche  the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage
  subtype:  #screen  protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)
     subtype:  #fire_screen__fireguard  a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
     subtype:  #mosquito_net  a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos
     subtype:  #smoke_screen__smokescreen  (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
     subtype:  #window_screen  screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window
     subtype:  #windshield__windscreen  transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle
  subtype:  #shade  protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
     subtype:  #lampshade__lamp_shade  a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view
     subtype:  #parasol  a handheld collapsible source of shade
     subtype:  #pith_hat__pith_helmet__sun_helmet__sunhelmet__topee__topi  a light-weight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun
     subtype:  #sunbonnet__sunhat  a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
     subtype:  #sun_visor__sunvisor  a shade (sometimes of green mica) affixed above the windshield of an automobile
  subtype:  #sheath  a protective covering for a knife or sword
     subtype:  #aglet__aiglet  metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
     subtype:  #fingerstall__cot  a sheath worn to protect a finger
     subtype:  #holster  a sheath for a handgun; usually leather
        subtype:  #shoulder_holster  a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket
     subtype:  #scabbard  a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
  subtype:  #sheathing__overlay  protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
  subtype:  #shelter.protective_cover  protective covering that provides protection from the weather
     subtype:  #bell_cote__bell_cot  a small shelter for bells; has a gable or shed roof
     subtype:  #birdhouse__dovecote__columbarium  a shelter for birds (especially pigeons)
     subtype:  #canopy  a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
        subtype:  #awning__sunshade__sunblind  a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
        subtype:  #baldachin  ornamented canopy supported by columns or suspended from a roof or projected from a wall (as over an altar)
        subtype:  #marquee  permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
        subtype:  #porte-cochere__portecochere  canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles
        subtype:  #tester  a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed)
        subtype:  #umbrella  a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
           subtype:  #gamp__brolly  (British) colloquial terms for an umbrella
     subtype:  #cote  a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
     subtype:  #lean-to  rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
     subtype:  #roost.shelter  a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds
        subtype:  #henroost  a roost for hens at night
     subtype:  #sentry_box  a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather
  subtype:  #shield  a protective covering or structure
     subtype:  #nipple_shield  a rubber or plastic shield to protect the nipples of nursing women
     subtype:  #plate.shield__scale__shell  a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
        subtype:  #armor_plate__armorplate__armour_plate__armor_plating__armorplating__plate_armor__platearmor__plate_armour__platearmour  specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
           subtype:  #backplate  plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass
           subtype:  #beaver.armor_plate  a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face
           subtype:  #brassard  armor plate that protects the arm
           subtype:  #breastplate__aegi__egis  armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
           subtype:  #cannon.armor_plate  (medieval) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
              subtype:  #rerebrace__upper_cannon__uppercannon  cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm
              subtype:  #vambrace__lower_cannon__lowercannon  cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm
           subtype:  #chanfron__chamfron__testiere__frontstall  medieval plate armor to protect a horse's head
           subtype:  #cubitiere  body armor that protects the elbow
           subtype:  #cuisse  armor plate that protects the thigh
           subtype:  #epauliere  armor plate that protects the shoulder
           subtype:  #fauld  a piece of armor plate below the breastplate
           subtype:  #gorget  armor plate that protects the neck
           subtype:  #greave__greaves__greave__jambeau  armor plate that protects legs below the knee
           subtype:  #helmet.armor_plate  armor plate that protects the head
              subtype:  #armet  a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard
              subtype:  #basinet  a medieval steel helmet
              subtype:  #casque  (15-16th century) any armor for the head; usually ornate without a visor
                 subtype:  #casquet__casquetel  a light open casque without a visor or beaver
              subtype:  #heaume  a large medieval helmet supported on the shoulders
              subtype:  #morion__cabasset  a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century
              subtype:  #pickelhaube  a spiked helmet worn by German soldiers
              subtype:  #sallet__sallade  a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision
           subtype:  #knee_piece  armor plate that protects the knee
           subtype:  #nosepiece  armor plate that protects the nose
           subtype:  #pallette__palette  one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor
           subtype:  #roundel  round piece of armor plate that protects the armpit
           subtype:  #skirt_of_tasses  armor plate that protects the body below the waist
           subtype:  #solleret__sabaton  armor plate that protects the foot; consists of mail with a solid toe and heel
           subtype:  #tasset__tasse  one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs
           subtype:  #tuille  armor plate that protects the hip and thigh
           subtype:  #visor__vizor  a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
        subtype:  #U-shaped_plate__horseshoe__shoe  nailed to underside of horse's hoof
        subtype:  #shell_plating__shellplating  the plates covering the frame of a steel ship and corresponding to the planking of a wooden ship
     subtype:  #nuclear_shield__nuclearshield__shielding  a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
     subtype:  #electromagnetic_shield__electromagneticshield__shielding  shield consisting of an arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from ambient electromagnetic interference
  subtype:  #splashboard__dashboard  protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
  subtype:  #splasher  a protective covering over or beside a wheel to protect the upper part of a vehicle from splashes of mud
  subtype:  #testudo  a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification
  subtype:  #thumbstall  protective covering for an injured thumb
  subtype:  #toecap  leather covering the toe of a boot or shoe and reinforcing or decorating it
     subtype:  #wing_tip  a decorative toecap having a point extending toward the throat of the shoe
  subtype:  #washboard.protective_cover__splashboard  protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side

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