protecting
/prəˈtɛktɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of protect: keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger.
- She is protecting her garden from rabbits with a fence.
- They are protecting the historic building from demolition.
- The lifeguard is protecting swimmers by watching the water closely.
adjective
- Intended to keep someone or something safe; providing protection.
- He wore a protecting armband while playing football.
- A protecting layer of wax keeps the car's paint shiny.
- The mother bird spread her wings in a protecting gesture.