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| coveralls |
a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. |
| overalls |
a British word for a one-piece protective garment with trousers and sleeves, worn by workmen over clothing. "Overalls" often has the same meaning as the American word "coveralls." [1/2 definitions] |
| protective |
When a person or animal is protective, they try to keep others safe from harm. When a thing is protective, it is intended to keep people or things safe from harm or damage. |
| shell |
a protective outer layer of the body of an animal, such as a turtle, beetle, lobster, or crab. [1/9 definitions] |
| shoe |
a protective covering for the human foot, often made of leather or canvas. [1/4 definitions] |
| stud1 |
a nail with a rounded knob or head that sticks out. Studs were once used as protective devices attached to weapons or armor and are now used to decorate clothing and furniture. [1/5 definitions] |
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