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preventteri — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • preventer noun One who, or that which, prevents.

Senses

preventteri is used for these senses in English:

  • preventer (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.

preventer — full definition

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