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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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RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

restore, restoring spring, restr., restrain, restrained, restrainer, restraining order, restraint, restraint of trade, restraint order, restrict

Origin of restrainer

First recorded in 1560–70; restrain + -er1
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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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