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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024re•tain•er1 /rɪˈteɪnɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- one that retains.
- Dentistrya servant that has been with a family for a long time.
- a device for maintaining the position of the natural teeth, etc.
re•tain•er2 /rɪˈteɪnɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a fee paid to obtain the services of a professional, as a lawyer.
See -tain-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•tain•er1 (ri tā′nər),USA pronunciation n. - a person or thing that retains.
- a servant or attendant who has served a family for many years.
- Mechanical EngineeringAlso called cage, separator. [Mach.]a ring separating, and moving with, balls or rollers in a bearing.
- Dentistry[Orthodontics.]
- a fixed or removable device worn in the mouth to hold the teeth in their new position during the adaptive period after straightening appliances have been removed.
- Prosthodontics. a part on a bridge or the like by which the bridge is attached to the natural teeth.
re•tain′er•ship′, n. re•tain•er2 (ri tā′nər),USA pronunciation n. - the act of retaining in one's service.
- the fact of being so retained.
- a fee paid to secure services, as of a lawyer.
- late Middle English reteinir, probably noun, nominal use of Middle French retenir to retain 1425–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: retainer /rɪˈteɪnə/ n - a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier
- a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time
- a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving
- a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc
- a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc, during absence to reserve it for future use
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