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
- (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.
- (nautical) Any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.
Word Forms
- preventers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preventor, protector, interrupter, hinderer, checker, intercipient.
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