SkyfireDict

protective   (TTS Sound)

The adj protective has 3 senses

• protective -- (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")


• protective -- (showing care; "a protective mother")


• protective -- ((usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful; "protective of his reputation")