protections
nounUK /prəˈtɛkʃənz/
US /prəˈtɛkʃənz/
Things that keep you safe from harm.
The castle walls were strong protections against enemies.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Laws or rules that keep people safe.
The new protections help workers stay safe.
3. Things that stop something from being damaged.
These covers are protections for the books.
4. Ways of keeping someone from being hurt or treated badly.
The school has protections for younger students.