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Definitions of protective
  1. 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"
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  2. adjective
    showing care
    "a protective mother"

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  3. adjective
    (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
    "protective of his reputation"

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Definition that contains protective
  • roof protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
  • hood protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
  • shelter protective covering that provides protection from the weather
  • boot protective casing for something that resembles a leg
  • armor protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  • shade protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
  • gown protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
  • armour protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  • bonnet protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
  • dashboard protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
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