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restrainer

[ ri-strey-ner ]
/ rɪˈstreɪ nər /
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noun

a person or thing that restrains.
Photography. a chemical added to a developer to retard its action.

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Origin of restrainer

First recorded in 1560–70; restrain + -er1

Words nearby restrainer

Restoril, restoring spring, restr., restrain, restrained, restrainer, restraining order, restraint, restraint of trade, restraint order, restrict
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Words related to restrainer

control, restriction, rein, ledge, barrier, restraint, blow, limitation, rejection, reverse, constraint, holdup, stoppage, frustration, obstruction, inhibition, harness, curb, disappointment, reversal

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British Dictionary definitions for restrainer

restrainer
/ (rɪˈstreɪnə) /

noun

a person who restrains
a chemical, such as potassium bromide, added to a photographic developer in order to reduce the amount of fog on a film and to retard the development
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