a protective covering or structure

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

[ Syn: buckler ]

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

[ Syn: carapace , shell , cuticle ]

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

[ Syn: screen ]

hold back a thought or feeling about; She is harboring a grudge against him

[ Syn: harbor , harbour ]