preventer

English

Etymology

prevent +‎ -er

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɛntə(ɹ)

Noun

preventer (plural preventers)

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

Derived terms

blowout preventer

Translations

arrangement that prevents the boom from jibing

Finnish: preventteri

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