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nər noun
1.
a person or thing that retains.
2.
a servant or attendant who has served a family for many years.
3.
4.
Orthodontics.
a.
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.
b.
Prosthodontics. a part on a bridge or the like by which the bridge is attached to the natural teeth.
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retainer (rɪˈteɪnə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | history a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier |
| 2. | a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time |
| 3. | a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving |
| 4. | a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position |
| 5. | a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc |
| 6. | a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc, during absence to reserve it for future use |
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Word Origin & History
retainer
"fee to secure services," 1453, "act of keeping for oneself" from retain (perhaps infl. by M.Fr. retenir, infinitive used as a noun). Meaning "fee paid to an attorney to secure his services" is from 1818.
retainer
"servant," 1540, from retain (v.). Meaning "dental structure used to hold a bridge in place" is recorded from 1887.
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Medical Dictionary
retainer re·tain·er (rĭ-tā'nər)
n.
One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides, especially for a prosthesis.
An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
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Example sentences
They can charge clients a retainer to look up things.
Mazda said the rust on the hinges of the wiper arms might be caused by too-thin paint film on the retainer hinge.
The ultimate celebrity status symbol might be having a guy on retainer who can pimp your ride.
The chain tool also has a wire retainer to keep the ends of the chain linked when you break it.
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