What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protective wear, more than a couple of lines (7)" mean?

The definition is "Protective wear,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="more") + A (abbreviation="a") + LL (synonym="lines") = OVERALL; definition: "Protective wear," The answer is OVERALL.

Protective wear, more than a couple of lines (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28191 | 21 Down | 2020-07-21 flower

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