Protection Definition & Meaning
protection
- noun
- the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"
- a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
- defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
- the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
- kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
- the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition; "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform"
- payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
"Protection" in song lyrics
See how protection is used in real songs:
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"I used to pack a gun for protection"
4 Deep — Ain't No Luv -
"Thought somehow, he needed no protection"
Above the Law f/ Kokane — One Time Two Many -
"Now who needs some protection?"
Aceyalone — I Got to Have it Too *
Words that rhyme with protection
Usage tips for "protection"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "protection" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for protection to find words that pair well.
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