protective
[pruh-tek-tiv]
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adjective
having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
tending to protect.
Economics. of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism: protective tariffs.
Origin of protective
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Contemporary Examples of protectively
He protectively brought it back to his room, where he fed it banana and gently wrapped it in a warm cloth.
Historical Examples of protectively
At the sight of Sophia, Riccardo rushed to her, looming over her protectively.
The Saracen: The Holy WarRobert Shea
In short, they are protectively designed, while the first class are attractive.
The Evolutionist at LargeGrant Allen
He almost wanted to put his arm about the woman's shoulders, protectively.
EarthsmithMilton Lesser
She tended him so protectively that one might have thought her loving.
CoquetteFrank Swinnerton
The large majority of monkeys are protectively coloured with some shade of brown or grey, with specially marked faces.
The Human Side of AnimalsRoyal Dixon
protective
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