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English to English adjective
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intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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Affording protection; sheltering; defensive. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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showing care | | Example: a protective mother
source: wordnet30
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(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful | | Example: protective of his reputation
source: wordnet30
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