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to protect something

an object used to protect a fray of a piece of fabric

prevent from entering

help from without

lacking help

Anti-looseness

Prevention of slack

reluctant to help

providing no assistance

to nip an evil in the bud―destroy an evil in the egg

capable of being prevented

make defenseless

offering no assistance

forceful prevention

a reluctant helper

a reluctant helper

Prevent condensation

to prevent infection

prevent the occurrence of

provide relief for

to fortify a town

not preventive

to nip an evil in the bud―destroy an evil in the egg

not affording protection

provide assistance

to help one down

to help

try to manage without help

giving assistance

willing aid