arrester

[uh-res-ter]

noun

1. Also arrestor. a person or thing that arrests.

2. Electricity.,  lightning arrester.

arrester

/ əˈrɛstə /

noun

1. a person who arrests

2. a thing that stops or checks motion, esp a mechanism of wires for slowing aeroplanes as they land on an aircraft carrier

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrester¹

First recorded in 1400–50, arrester is from the late Middle English word arester. See arrest, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The reports also state that none of the vessels they looked at were fitted with flame arresters – safety devices designed to stop flames from igniting flammable gases.

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Millions of Ukrainians face the prospect of a winter without heat, and the aid discussion is focusing as much on transformers, circuit breakers and surge arresters as on tanks, artillery and air-defense systems.

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Now, with millions of Ukrainians facing the prospect of a winter without heat, discussion is focusing as much on transformers, circuit breakers and surge arresters as on tanks, artillery and air-defense systems.

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The chief minister had held a meeting last week and asked state officials to install lightning arresters at all government buildings, including schools and hospitals, The Times of India newspaper reported.

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Manufacturers now make inexpensive, easy-to-install water hammer arresters where these appliances connect to the water system.

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