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protective
adjective(pro-tec-tive)
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
Antonyms: unprotective,
Examples:
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
adjective(pro-tec-tive)
showing care
Examples:
A protective mother.
protective
adjective(pro-tec-tive)
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Examples:
Protective of his reputation.

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