Protective - Definition
protective
adj 1: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a
protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and
equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken
sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective
coloring"; "protective tariffs" [ant: unprotective]
2: showing care; "a protective mother"
3: (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful;
"protective of his reputation"