helper

[ hel-per ]
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noun
  1. a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.

  2. an extra locomotive attached to a train at the front, middle, or rear, especially to provide extra power for climbing a steep grade.: Compare doubleheader, pusher (def. 5).

Origin of helper

1
First recorded in 1250–1300; help + -er1

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