English to English
adjective
- intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
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: WordNet 3.0
- Affording protection; sheltering; defensive.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- showing care
A protective mother.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Protective of his reputation.
source: WordNet 3.0
