a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light | a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger |
a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce | protective covering that provides protection from the weather |
a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate | temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons |
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather | a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings |
| the condition of being protected |