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protector Definition

pro·tec·tor (prə tek′tər, prō-)

noun

  1. a person or thing that protects; guardian; defender
  2. Eng. History
    1. a person ruling a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the sovereign
    2. the title held by Oliver Cromwell (1653-58) and his son Richard (1658-59), during the British Protectorate

Etymology: ME protectour < MFr < LL protector

protector Related Forms

pro·tec′·toral adjective pro·tec′·tor·ship′ noun

protector Synonyms

protector

n.

champion, defender, patron, sponsor, safeguard, benefactor, supporter, advocate, partisan, guardian angel, guard, shield, bulwark; guide, philosopher, friend; Maecenas, abettor, savior, stand-by, promoter, mediator, friend at court, counsel, second, backer, upholder, sympathizer, tower of strength in time of need, tutelary, genius, big brother*, big sister*, angel*, cover*, front*; see also guardian.

protector Telecom Definition

A device that protects equipment and facilities from abnormally high voltage or current surges or spikes such as those caused by lightening strikes. The original carbon-based protectors have been obsoleted by gas-tube protectors and semiconductor resistor-based protectors. Good electrical protection requires good electrical grounding, and is essential in high-lightening areas. Synonymous with surge protector.

protector Usage Examples

Preposition: of

order: Grand Duke Alexander had been accepted as the Protector of the Order.

Converse of object

  • fork: New fork boots with centrally mounted axle ( no offset ) hold the radial brakes as well as the new splash sand fork protectors.
  • wear: A body protector worn underneath a tweed coat is also a good idea.
  • appoint: When you receive the Foundation documents, you will appoint the Protector, by signing the Private Protectorate Document.
  • approve: CE approved protectors can be fitted to these pants, please see below for pricing.
  • install: Installing the screen protector didn't go really easy.
  • remove: Remove the needle protector from the cartridge and place the needle on a record.

Adjective modifier

  • waterproof: A fully waterproof mattress protector is available in the range for complete peace of mind!
  • ultra: It also has a new ultra clear screen protector with 6 soft contact points to keep it securely in place.
  • thermal: Preventing RSI The thermal wrist protector is a great way to combat RSI.
  • plastic: On cars without plastic sill protectors, look for rusting at the rear bottom edge of the front wheelarches.
  • soft: HipSavers soft hip protectors help to prolong the elderly people's lives!
  • powerful: Alternative view here £ 20.00 / $ 37.40 Old Gold Contorted Dragon Flying dragons are one of the most powerful human protectors.

Modifies a noun

cap: Supplied with a fabric protector cap to protect the guides for storage and travel and with a cloth rod bag.

Noun used with modifier

  • surge: You can also buy surge protectors for additional safety.
  • hip: However, all hip protectors are not the same!
  • mattress: I recommend the use of a mattress protector to keep them away from you bedding.
  • ear: Do not go shooting without the proper sort of ear protectors.
  • groin: Get used to hearing and seeing it, and not just on cricket bats and groin protectors.
  • ipod: These cool special edition iSkin mini iPod protectors are designed to offer the coolest most unique look for your iPod.