Crossword puzzle clue "puts a protective coat on"

ANODIZE, to give a protective coat, also ANODISE

to give a protective coat, also ANODISE

an additional envelope, often fleshy, developed around the seed in certain plants (e.g. yew), also ARILLUS

(US) to dress with defensive covering, also ARMOUR

ARMOR, (US) to dress with defensive covering, also ARMOUR

ENTRUST, to give over for safe keeping, also INTRUST