unprotected

English

unprotected (comparative more unprotected, superlative most unprotected)

Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.
- 1880, William Blades, The Enemies of Books, page 35:
  A well-gilt top to a book is a great preventive against damage by dust, while to leave books with rough tops and unprotected is sure to produce stains and dirty margins.
- 1944 January and February, “Light Railways in Derbyshire”, in Railway Magazine, page 25:
  The level crossings at Stretton and at the point where the A.L.R. crosses the main road south of Stretton are provided with gates; other crossings are unprotected, save for cattle-guards.

not protected

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