HyperDic: protecting

English > 1 sense of the word protecting:
ADJECTIVEallprotectingshielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
protecting > pronunciation
Soundsperteh'ktihng; prahteh'ktihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > protecting: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningshielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
Examples
  • "the protecting blanket of snow"
  • "a protecting alibi"
BroaderprotectiveIntended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

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