Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: protection
IPA transcription: [pɹət'ɛkʃən]
Pronunciations of protection
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: protection
    Meaning: the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"
  • Synonyms: protective_covering, protective_cover, protection
    Meaning: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
  • Synonyms: security, protection
    Meaning: defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
  • Synonyms: protection, shelter
    Meaning: the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
Usage examples
  • She flew to me for protection.
  • Who will fly to me for protection?
  • We both thank you for your kindness and protection.
  • All non-game birds should have perpetual protection.
  • I am living under that man's protection, Mr. Germaine.
  • Here is a nice piece; and think what a protection it would be to you.
  • Both armies were flooded that night, but they could find some measure of protection.
  • If you WILL leave the protection of your mother's roof, wait at least till tomorrow."
  • If you do as we wish, we will form a church under the protection of the fort at Quebec.
  • A corps of salaried game protectors should be chosen for active and aggressive game protection.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Sega v. Accolade, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Equal Protection Clause, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Confederate government of Kentucky, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Yosemite National Park, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space elevator, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Barack Obama, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Compact Cassette, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Glasses, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Thomas Jefferson, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1900 Galveston hurricane, License CC BY-SA 4.0