WordNet
adv. in a protective manner; "he bent protectively over the woman" [syn: protectively, giving protection]
Usage examples of "offering protection".
Their talons and hearts went to making inks that were used to create spells offering protection from poison.
Mandarin oil restores confidence self-love and self-esteem, offering protection against the barbs of unfair criticism, spite and gossip.
The others served as way stations for travelers, empty rooms and crumbling walls offering protection from the searing heat—.
The others served as way stations for travelers, empty rooms and crumbling walls offering protection from the searing heat -- and shelter during sandstorms.
Second would be granted the Cloak of One Plume, to be worn by Qotal's chosen one, offering protection and beauty so that all may learn the glory of his name.
We know that the mutineers have approached some of you, offering protection or making threats.
On the high ground between the cold silver becks that now webbed the remains of the city stood the village, sturdily walled against bandits and offering protection to the farmers, small merchants, and mule breeders who were able to eke a living from what had once been the fertile heartland of the north.
Parked right next to the sign pole, as if it was a shade tree offering protection from the sun.