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preserver

pre·ser·ver

UK/pɹəˈzɝvɝ/ US/prʌˈzɜrvɜr/ rare

noun

1.
2.

a cook who preserves fruits or meat

3.

someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

4.

rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

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Origin

From preserve + -er.

Phrases

  • life preserver

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