protective

英[prə'tektɪv] 美[prə'tɛktɪv]

1. 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"

2. showing a care;

"a caring mother"

3. (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful;

"protective of his reputation"