the activity of protecting someone or something | a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle) |
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | someone who coasts |
kindly endorsement and guidance | a resident of a coastal area |
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 | |