protection

UK /pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/ US /pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

Raincoats give protection from rain.

But then I had the flintlock by me for protection. ¶ There were giants in the days when that gun was made; for surely no modern mortal could have held that mass of metal steady to his shoulder. The linen-press and a chest on the top of it formed, however, a very good gun-carriage; and, thus mounted, aim could be taken out of the window[…].

2

The state of being safe.

3

A means of keeping or remaining safe.

4

A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

5

Coverage.

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