noun
preventer
Preventer (noun) means a person or thing that stops something from happening.
noun
1
A person or thing that stops something from happening.
2
(sailing) A rope-and-pulley set-up that stops a boat's boom swinging suddenly across during a jibe.
3
(sailing) Any rope added to support or take strain off a boat's usual rigging.
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Etymology
Formed from prevent and -er.
Rhymes for preventer
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What is the meaning of preventer?
"preventer" (noun) means a person or thing that stops something from happening.
What are the different meanings of preventer?
"preventer" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person or thing that stops something from happening; 2. (sailing) A rope-and-pulley set-up that stops a boat's boom swinging suddenly across during a jibe; 3. (sailing) Any rope added to support or take strain off a boat's usual rigging.
