protecting

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pro-tect-ing (3)

English Definition

Keeping safe from harm or injury.

Example Sentence

He wore glasses for protecting his eyes.

US IPA /prəˈtekt.ɪŋ/

UK IPA /prəˈtekt.ɪŋ/

defending guarding shielding safeguarding

attacking endangering harming