1. Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
   "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi"

1. Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
   "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
    
2. (trade) use tariffs to favour domestic industry
   "The government protected local manufacturers with import duties"

See also: protective

Type of: assist, defend

Encyclopedia: Protecting