types:
campana
a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases
rilegatura
the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
calotta
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
maschera
a protective covering worn over the face
tettoia
protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
guaina
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
camicia
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
scudo
a protective covering or structure
console
housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
tettoia
a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather
refrattario
lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
fodero,
fondina
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
canile,
cuccia
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
squama
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
casotto,
garitta
a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather
clipeo
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
cielo,
volta
an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
parabrezza
transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle