protection
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
protections
plural
protections
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROTECTION
1
[noncount]
:
the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc.
:
the state of being protected
— often + against
— often + from
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He fights for the protection of the environment.
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Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
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The witness was placed under police protection.
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The ointment offers protection against infection.
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The law ensures your protection from illegal searches.
2
:
something that keeps a person or thing from being harmed, lost, etc.
:
something that protects someone or something
— often + from
— often + from
[count]
— often + against
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protections against sexual harassment
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She used her briefcase as a protection from the rain.
[noncount]
— often + against
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She used her briefcase as protection against the rain.
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The rabbit's white fur serves as protection from predators during the winter.
3
[noncount]
:
a device (such as a condom) that is used during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases
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Do you have protection?
4
[noncount]
:
insurance against financial loss caused by fire, injury, damage, etc.
— often + against
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The policy offers complete protection against fire and theft.
5
[noncount]
:
a situation in which people (such as store owners) pay money to criminals so that the criminals will not hurt them or damage their property
— often used before another noun
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His store was burned down because he refused to pay for protection.
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protection money
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a protection racket
