protective


Meanings

  • 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"
  • showing care;
    • "a protective mother"
  • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful;
    • "protective of his reputation"

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 17

protective is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

protective is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

protective is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 20

protective is a valid Words With Friends word