English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Armor A suit of protective clothing made from metal or leather, worn by soldiers, knights, and other warriors to protect against attacks. ■ "The armor of the medieval knight was as shiny as a new penny."

Armored A state of being covered in armor or protective gear. ■ "I'm armored up for anything that comes my way," said the man who was wearing a full suit of plate armor and carrying a battle axe.

beeswax A waxy substance produced by bees, used as a lubricant and protective coating. ■ "I can't believe I got stuck in this honey trap with nothing but a piece of beeswax to lubricate my situation."

bikini A swimsuit consisting of two pieces, usually a top and bottom. It is designed to be worn with sunscreen and other protective gear. ■ "I forgot my bikini at home, so I had to wear a loincloth instead."

cased To become enclosed in a protective covering, such as a casing or shell. ■ "The delicate electronic device was carefully cased in a sturdy plastic cover to protect it from damage during shipping."

Cocoon A hard-shelled, protective covering made of silk or other materials, typically spun by insects to enclose and protect their eggs. ■ I was so impressed by the intricacy of the spider's cocoon that I couldn't help but admire it!

helmet A hard, protective covering for the head. ■ "I don't need a helmet to keep my hair from falling out - it's always perfectly in place."

hull The outer, hard, protective layer of a seed or nut. ■ Why did the hull refuse to let the peanut out? Because it was shellfish!

insects A group of tiny, usually six-legged creatures that are found in nature and often have a protective shell. ■ I accidentally walked over a nest of angry wasps and now I'm covered in insect bites!

Nursed To provide care and attention to someone or something, often in a nurturing or protective way. ■ "I'm going to nurse my injured arm until it heals completely."

Parental A term used to describe something that is overly protective or controlling, often in a parent-like manner. ■ "The boss was so parental, it's like they were my mom!"

Protect To prevent harm or damage from happening to something or someone, usually by means of physical or emotional shielding. ■ I need to protect my new laptop from spills and scratches. I'll get a protective case for it.

tulle A lightweight fabric made of silk, wool, or cotton, often used for decorative or protective purposes. ■ "I used tulle to make my ballerina outfit look extra special."

Canines noun 1: A group of dogs., adjective 2: Having the characteristics or abilities of a dog, especially in being loyal and protective. ■ "The canines were barking loudly at the mailman, but he just laughed and threw them a bone."

escorted to walk behind someone who has a gun and is not afraid of getting shot ■ "I had to be escorted by my boyfriend's bodyguard every time we went out in public. He was so protective, he even escorted me to the bathroom! I guess that's what you get for dating a former gangster."

gloves A pair of rubberized protective coverings worn on the hands to protect them from germs, dirt and other harmful substances. ■ I always wear gloves when I'm handling raw meat or cleaning dishes, so that I don't end up with food poisoning or e.coli in my hair.

hazardous adj. Characterized by or associated with danger, especially physical danger. Something that is hazardous often requires extreme caution or protective measures. ■ "The construction worker accidentally fell off the scaffolding while installing hazardous chemicals. He ended up in the hospital but was lucky to survive."

meningitis An infectious disease that causes inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. However, this definition is so boring, let's make it more interesting. ■ "I had meningitis last year, but luckily I recovered before I became a mind-numbingly dull person like everyone else."

Plaque A flat, rectangular piece of something, usually made of metal or plastic and used as a decorative or protective covering. ■ John decided to cover his car with a shiny plaque to make it look more expensive and protect it from scratches.

reflex A sudden and involuntary movement or action in response to a stimulus. Often used in the context of medicine to refer to a protective mechanism that prevents damage to an organ. ■ After cutting her hand on a knife, Jane's reflex to protect herself caused her fingers to automatically curl into a fist.