English dictionary

protect

/pr/@/'t/E/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb.competition

Examples
Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain.

Source: WordNet 3.0
use tariffs to favor domestic industry

verb.competition

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father <i>protects</i> his children.

verb

Source: webster1913