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suojus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bumper noun The part at the front or back of a vehicle designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
  • cocoon noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
  • cowling noun A young or little cow; calf.
  • drop noun A small round blob of liquid.
  • guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
  • hood noun A loose covering for the head, often part of a jacket or coat.
  • sheath noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.

Senses

suojus is used for these senses in English:

  • bumper Any mechanical device used to absorb an impact, soften a collision, or protect against impact.
  • cocoon Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.
  • drop The cover mounted on a swivel over a keyhole that rests over the keyhole when not in use to keep out debris, but is swiveled out of the way before inserting the key.
  • guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
  • guard A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
  • hood An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

bumper — full definition

  1. noun The part at the front or back of a vehicle designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
  2. adj Unusually large or abundant, especially of a harvest or crop.
  3. noun A drinking glass or cup filled right to the brim, especially for a toast.

cocoon — full definition

  1. noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
  2. verb To wrap or shelter someone or something protectively, often cutting it off from the outside world.

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