protector
part of speech
noun (a protector, protectors)
meaning for a pupil
1) A person or animal that keeps someone or something safe from harm. tree →
2) A thing that protects, such as a screen protector, gum shield or shin protectors. tree →
3) (history) Lord Protector was the title of Oliver Cromwell, who ruled England, Scotland and Ireland in the 1650s. tree →
sense in the lessons
In stories the protector guards the weak: Badger looks after the younger animals of the wood. In sports and safety, protectors stop injuries. In history lessons, Cromwell as Lord Protector.
examples
- The dog is a loyal protector of the family. tree →
- Badger was a protector to the younger animals. tree →
- Wear knee protectors when you skate. tree →
- Put a protector on your phone screen. tree →
- Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653. tree →
- The lioness is a fierce protector of her cubs. tree →
- Pan was regarded by shepherds as their most valiant protector, who defended their flocks from the attacks of wolves. tree →
note
Ends in -or, not -er. Verb: protect; noun: protection.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «protector» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.