ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Preventer

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Preventer is a noun meaning One who, or that which, prevents.

Meaning

One who, or that which, prevents.

More Meanings

  1. (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.
  2. (nautical) Any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.

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Related dictionary entries include preventor, protector, interrupter, hinderer, checker, intercipient.

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