brittleguard

noun
UK /ˈbrɪtəlɡɑːd/
US /ˈbrɪtəlɡɑːrd/

A brittleguard is a special cover that keeps something breakable safe from harm.

She wrapped the glass vase in a brittleguard before putting it in the box.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person whose job is to watch over fragile or delicate things.

The museum's brittleguard checked the ancient pottery every morning.

3. A magical charm said to keep delicate objects from breaking.

In the story, the fairy gave the princess a brittleguard for her glass slippers.

4. A protective layer on a fragile item, such as a thin coating or wrapping.

The new phone came with a clear brittleguard on its screen.