Jelly beans worked their way into more than just holiday traditions, however; they have made a name for themselves in music and politics, as well. American fans thought that The Beatles liked jelly babies, but not knowing what those are, fans hurled jelly beans instead, oblivious to the fact that jelly beans are much harder than jelly babies and therefore hurt when they hit their target.
protective mechanism meaning, protective mechanism definition | English Cobuild dictionary. protective. 1 adj Protective means designed or intended to protect something or someone from harm. Protective gloves reduce the absorption of chemicals through the skin..., Protective measures are necessary if the city's monuments are to be preserved.
Definition of protection for English Language Learners. : 1  the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected. : 2  something that keeps a person or thing from being harmed, lost, etc. : something that protects someone or something.