contention — meaning in English

English meaning

• restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
• retainer noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.

Senses

contention is used for these senses in English:

• restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
• retainer (dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.

restraint — full definition

1. noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
2. noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.

retainer — full definition

1. noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
2. noun A dental device worn to keep teeth in place after braces.

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