protector

  • 31protector — noun Protector is used after these nouns: ↑ear …

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  • 32protector —    1. a man keeping a mistress    The 19th century convention was that a woman living alone should have a man to look after her:     They are dismissed... and set once more adrift. They do not remain long... without finding another protector.… …

    How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

  • 33protector — noun (C) something or someone that protects: He sees himself as her protector …

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  • 34protector — noun 1) a protector of the environment Syn: defender, preserver, guardian, guard, champion, watchdog, ombudsman, knight in shining armor, guardian angel, patron, chaperone, escort, keeper, custodian, bodyguard, minder; informal hired gun …

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  • 35protector — noun 1) a protector of the environment Syn: defender, preserver, guardian, champion, patron, custodian 2) ear protectors Syn: guard, shield, buffer, cushion, pad …

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  • 36protector — pro•tec•tor [[t]prəˈtɛk tər[/t]] n. 1) a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian 2) why (cap.) Also called Lord Protector the title of the head of the government during the British Protectorate, held by Oliver Cromwell (1653–58) and by… …

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  • 37Protector — /prəˈtɛktə/ (say pruh tektuh) noun the head of government during the period of the Protectorate in England, the position held by Oliver Cromwell, 1653–58, and by Richard Cromwell, 1658–59. Full title, Lord Protector …

  • 38protector — saugiklis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. fuse; protector; safety fuse vok. Schutz, m; Sicherung, f rus. предохранитель, m pranc. coupe circuit, m; fusible, m; protecteur, m …

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  • 39protector — apsauginis anodas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Elektrochemiškai aktyvaus metalo elektrodas, prijungtas prie objekto ir saugantis jį nuo korozijos. atitikmenys: angl. consumable anode; protection anode; protector; sacrificial anode rus.… …

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  • 40protector — Literally, one who protects, as a king may be a protector of the faith …

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