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bescherming — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • protection noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
  • shield noun A piece of protective armor carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

Senses

bescherming is used for these senses in English:

  • protection The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
  • shield Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

protection — full definition

  1. noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
  2. noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
  3. noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.

shield — full definition

  1. noun A piece of protective armor carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
  2. noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
  3. noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
  4. verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
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