Sheltering is a related term of protective.
As a verb sheltering
is .
As an adjective protective is
serving, intended or wishing to protect.
As a noun protective is
(british) something that protects.
protective
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
Derived terms
* protective custody
Noun
(
en noun)
(British) Something that protects.
A condom.