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Definition of Retainer

1. Noun. A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone.

2. Noun. A person working in the service of another (especially in the household).

3. Noun. A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment.

Definition of Retainer

1. n. One who, or that which, retains.

Definition of Retainer

1. Noun. A dependent or follower of someone of rank. ¹

2. Noun. A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years. ¹

3. Noun. Any thing or person that retains. ¹

4. Noun. A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services. ¹

5. Noun. (dentistry): A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retainer

1. one that retains [n -S] - See also: retains

Medical Definition of Retainer

1. A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after the orthodntist removes your braces. The retainer attaches to your upper teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer at night to make sure that none of your teeth move while your jaw hardens and your teeth get strongly attached to your jaw. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retainer

retailment retailor retailored retailoring retailors retails retailtainment retain retainable retainal

retained retained mode retained object retained placenta retainer (current term) retainers retaining retaining wall retaining walls retainment

retainments retains retake retaken retaker retakers retakes retaking retakings

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