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Retainer

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Noun

1. consideration, retainer

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

2. retainer, servant

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

3. retainer

a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

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Retainer

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noun
1. history
a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier
2. 
a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time
3. 
a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving
4. 
a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position
5. 
a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc
6. 
a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc, during absence to reserve it for future use

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Retainer

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noun
1. 
a person or thing that retains
2. 
a person serving another, esp. someone of rank; servant, attendant, adherent, etc.
3. 
any of several devices used to retain
; specif.,
a. 
a groove, frame, etc. within which roller bearings are held
b. 
a device designed to hold teeth in position after they have been adjusted by orthodontics
noun Law
1. 
the act of engaging the services of a lawyer, consultant, etc.
2. 
a fee paid in advance to make such services available when needed

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Retainer

see synonyms of retainer
n.
1. One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides.
2. Dentistry An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
3.
a. An employee, typically a long-term employee.
b. A servant or an attendant, especially one in the household of a person of high rank.
n.
1. The act of engaging the services of a professional adviser, such as an attorney, counselor, or consultant.
2. The fee paid to retain a professional adviser.

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