Sekirov Dictionary

protective

/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/

adjective 2
noun 2
forms 3

adjective2

•
meant to keep someone or something safe from harm
- 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.

noun2

(UK) Something that protects.
(euphemistic) A condom.

forms

protectives · more protective · most protective

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