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preventers

preventers is the plural of preventer.

Meaning of preventer

Noun

preventer (plural preventers)

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

Phrases with preventers

Questions about preventers

What is preventers the plural of?
Preventers is the plural of preventer.

Words near preventers in the dictionary

  1. preventative medicines
  2. preventatively
  3. preventatives
  4. prevented
  5. preventer
  6. preventers
  7. preventest
  8. preventeth
  9. preventible
  10. preventibles
  11. preventing

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