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单词 protector
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protector

noun

pro·​tec·​tor prə-ˈtek-tər How to pronounce protector (audio)
1
a
: one that protects : guardian
b
: a device used to prevent injury : guard
2
a
: one having the care of a kingdom during the king's minority : regent
b
: the executive head of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1659

called also Lord Protector of the Commonwealth

protectorship
prə-ˈtek-tər-ˌship How to pronounce protector (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • custodian
  • defender
  • guard
  • guardian
  • guardian angel
  • protection
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Example Sentences

She sees her older brother as her protector. a protector of free speech
Recent Examples on the Web Turner’s a top-notch shot blocker and rim protector with the ability to stretch the court on offense. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Former All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley, Jackson’s chief protector, is practicing again, but might not play in the opener after missing 28 of the team’s last 29 games with an ankle injury that required multiple surgeries. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 This protector has contained all the muddy paws, stray fur, accidental Icee spills, and even water spills. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 His wife vouches for him as the family’s protector. Natasha Korecki, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Wildcats punter Kyle Ostendorp kicked the ball into the left arm of punt protector Josh Donovan and SDSU’s Jaylen Armstead jumped on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown that moved the Aztecs within 31-17. San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Carbon fiber is lashed rather heavily on the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini, with the heel guards, rear-seat bodywork, TFT dash cover, ignition-switch cover, rear-sprocket protector and Akrapovič end cap all sporting carbon-fiber construction. Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 Montrezl Harrell is a good rebounder but not that great of a rim protector and his production has fallen off a cliff. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 The one-time head of Westworld security-turned-loyal protector is shot in the head by host Clementine (Angela Sarafyan). Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

protector

noun

pro·​tec·​tor prə-ˈtek-tər How to pronounce protector (audio)
: a person or thing that shields from harm or is intended to shield from harm

protector

noun

as in guardian
someone that protects the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • guardian
  • defender
  • custodian
  • protection
  • bodyguard
  • guard
  • guardian angel
  • champion
  • keeper
  • preserver
  • sentinel
  • saver
  • warder
  • warden
  • watchdog
  • sentry
  • watchman
  • conserver
  • watch
  • lookout
  • harborer
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