Preventer - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌprəˈven(t)ər|
Brit.
|prɪˈventə|
noun
- One who, or that which, prevents.
- (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.
- (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.
Extra examples
Seatbelts in cars often prevent serious injuries.
Can exercise and a healthy diet prevent heart disease?
The accident could have been prevented.
He grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling.
Bad weather prevented us from leaving.
How are you going to prevent him from finding out about the party?
We need to paint the underneath with a rust preventer.
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