protectiveskills
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪv skɪlz/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv skɪlz/
Protective skills are things you learn to do to keep yourself safe.
Learning to look both ways before crossing the street is one of the protective skills children practice.
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2. Abilities used to guard something valuable from harm or damage.
The museum staff's protective skills kept the ancient paintings safe during the storm.
3. In sports, techniques used to shield the ball or your body from an opponent.
The coach taught the players protective skills for keeping the ball away from defenders.
4. In computing, methods used to keep data safe from threats.
Good protective skills online include using strong passwords and avoiding strange links.