Protection

/pɹətˈɛkʃən/

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

Protection

the act of keeping someone or something unharmed

a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

defense against financial failure; financial independence

synonyms : security

the condition of being protected

synonyms : shelter

payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

synonyms : tribute

kindly endorsement and guidance

synonyms : aegis

the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

Examples

1. The beetle's hard exoskeleton provides protection from predators.

2. The lizard buried her eggs in the sand for protection.

3. He put the fragile items in a padded box for protection.

4. She felt a sense of protection as her father placed his arm around her.