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protective(adj)

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

"a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"

protective(adj)

showing care

"a protective mother"

protective(p)(adj)

(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

"protective of his reputation"

intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression

the cat drew back its ears and sank into a protective posture as the dog approached it

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