adj. saving from harm or loss; "serves a conserving function"

adj. (used of e.g. coatings) protecting against accumulation of barnacles etc on underwater surfaces; "antifouling paint"; "antifouling chemicals"

adj. warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze

adj. capable of preventing conception or impregnation; "contraceptive devices and medications"

adj. "provided covering fire for the platoon that was moving up"

adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

adj. avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; "pilots are taught to take evasive action"

adj. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"

adj. overly protective; "overprotective parents"

adj. tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"

adj. (of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports

adj. providing or ensuring safety