protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight | the activity of protecting someone or something |
a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence |
a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view | kindly endorsement and guidance |
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition |
a mental representation of some haunting experience | a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury |
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | defense against financial failure; financial independence |
a slight amount or degree of difference | the condition of being protected |
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body | |
a position of relative inferiority | |