# protecting

Pronunciation: say "pruh-TEK-ting" /pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of protect. — present participle and gerund of protect
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of protect. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The new law focuses on protecting endangered species and their habitats._
   - _Firefighters were protecting the homes nearest the ridge as the blaze spread._

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