protective

UK /pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/ US /pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/

adj 2noun 2

Definitions

adj

Serving or intended to protect.

The fighter dropped into a protective stance.

The castle's moat served a protective function.

Wishing to protect; defensive of somebody or something.

Mother bears are famously protective of their cubs.

noun

Something that protects.

A condom.

VERBS

be, feel

become

ADV

fiercely, highly, very

My mother was very protective of my younger sister when she started school.

PREP

Parents are naturally protective of their children's safety and well-being.

towards

The older siblings felt protective towards their youngest brother when he started at the new school.

The fighter dropped into a protective stance.

Wiktionary

The castle's moat served a protective function.

Wiktionary

Pour a solvent such as paint thinner, mineral spirits, or a liquid sandpaper product in a metal can or enamel bowl. Wear protective gloves.

Wiktionary

Man, too, has been given protective devices against extreme temperatures.

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Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.

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If it continues to be stimulated the skin's protective function causes thickening and it becomes stiff and hard with pores that stand out.

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