2 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: protecting adjective: shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort; "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi" [syn: {protecting(a)}] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Protect \Pro*tect"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Protected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Protecting}.] [L. protectus, p. p. of protegere, literally, to cover in front; pro before + tegere to cover. See {Tegument}.] To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. The gods of Greece protect you! --Shak. Syn: To guard; shield; preserve. See {Defend}.

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