the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity | the activity of protecting someone or something |
the state of being isolated or detached | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence |
insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity | kindly endorsement and guidance |
| the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition |
| a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury |
| defense against financial failure; financial independence |
| the condition of being protected |