preventer

[ pri-ven-ter ]

noun
  1. a person or thing that prevents.

  2. Nautical.

    • any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.

    • a line for preventing a sail from jibbing.

Origin of preventer

1
First recorded in 1580–90; prevent + -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for preventer

preventer

/ (prɪˈvɛntə) /


noun
  1. a person or thing that prevents

  2. nautical a rope or other piece of gear rigged to prevent a sail from gybing

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