Definition: A protective coating or covering.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That definition – “a protective coating or covering” – is part of what ‘resist’ means, you see. But it’s not the whole story, no indeed! Think about it like this: 'Resist' means to push back, to stand against something that might hurt or overwhelm you. Let’s say a raindrop wants to fall on your windowpane – it resists the glass, bouncing off instead of soaking through. Or imagine a brave knight battling a dragon - he resists its fiery breath with his shield! It can also mean resisting temptation, like saying “no” to something you know isn’t good for you. You're resisting that urge, holding firm. So, while a coating protects, ‘resist’ is about pushing back against challenges or unwanted things. Does that make sense? Now, can anyone give me an example of when they might need to “resist” something?