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protection

noun

pro·​tec·​tion prə-ˈtek-shən How to pronounce protection (audio)
1
: the act of protecting : the state of being protected
2
a
: one that protects
b
: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
c
: a contraceptive device (such as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (such as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
4
a
: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b
: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
5
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing

Example Sentences

He fights for the protection of the environment. Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads. The witness was placed under police protection.
Recent Examples on the Web He was impressed by Jones’ work in the passing game and his pride in pass protection. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Klassen said Roman needed better answers in pass protection. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 How will the offensive line, with multiple position changes and new starters, fare in pass protection? Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The hope is with Karras anchoring the offensive line, Cincinnati will be much improved in pass protection, running the ball and in the overall offense. The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2022 And that will require a stronger effort in pass protection than the one UK managed against Miami. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2022 Scientists say the new shots are not likely to give a huge benefit over the original vaccine, but government officials say any boost in protection is worthwhile. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Additional fire crews that specialize in structure protection arrived Sunday, according to the latest federal update. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2022 On the final drive, Poe, in pass protection, was beaten by Booker and got away with a blatant holding penalty. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of protection was in the 14th century

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