protecting
adjective
providing protection or shelter.
protectingly
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a word derived from
protecting.
Example Sentences
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The forest clustered about it protectingly, except for a clearing a few yards wide just in front of the door, and no other than wild growth was anywhere visible.
From Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman by Willie Walker Caldwell
"Oh, come on, Buddy!—I really believe you are afraid of ghosts," returned Belle-Ann, taking him protectingly by the hand.
From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by Everett MacDonald
Each now knew, however, that the other knew; and Addie threw his arm over his father’s shoulder, almost protectingly.
From The Later Life by Louis Couperus
Chase came up, and took his wife's hand protectingly.
From Horace Chase by Constance Fenimore Woolson
And now as he put his arm protectingly about her and stooped to kiss her he was alarmed at the traces of recent tears which she had not been able entirely to obliterate.
From Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches by Homer Randall
