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protecting

verb
Saypruh-TEK-ting/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

1 meaning of protecting

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of protect. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

    She is protecting her little brother from the big dog.

    Protecting your eyes from the sun is very important.

    Note

protecting is a form of protect

protect, verb: To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. Full entry

Forms
protectprotects he/she/itprotecting -ing formprotected past tense, past participle
Spelling
protect → protecting: add -ing

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