protective_covering
1. [ noun ] a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Synonyms: protection protective_cover
Examples:

"they had no protection from the fallout" "wax provided protection for the floors"

Related terms: covering roof mulch cold_frame shelter shield shade blind binding sheath armor cowl cap roof screen splashboard finger_plate thumbstall heat_shield armguard fallboard housing hood mask lining coaster bell_jar fall-board dust_cover crystal faceplate sheathing facing testudo cloche toecap washboard splasher binder protect
2. [ noun ] (zoology) tough natural covering of some organisms
Related terms: body_covering scute clypeus sclerite armor
Similar spelling:   protective_cover
  protective_coloration
  protective_tariff
  protective_garment
  protective_embankment