This is the 10222nd most frequent Japanese word.
除け
"除け" means "protection" or "something to ward off" (e.g., evil, danger, or elements).
'雨除け' refers to a rain shelter, showing usage as a noun indicating an item for protection against rain.
雨が降っているので、建物の前にある雨除けの下で待ちましょう。
Since it's raining, let's wait under the rain shelter in front of the building.
'虫除け' here is a compound noun formed with '虫' (insect) and '除け' (repelling), denoting items to keep insects away.
庭には可愛い虫除けの飾りが置かれている。
In the garden, there are cute insect-repelling decorations.
'除けて' is a verb form meaning 'to keep away' or 'to remove', showing usage as an action of avoidance.