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I had braces; I was lucky, 'cause I had some snaggle teeth. I always try and keep my retainer on me 'cause I'm paranoid about my teeth. It was run over by a car, so half of it's missing, but it still works.
Kreayshawn

Meaning of "retainer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RETAINER

retainer  [rɪˈteɪnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RETAINER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Retainer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RETAINER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Retainer

Retainer may refer to: ▪ Retainer, a person, especially a soldier, in the service of a lord in the late Middle Ages ▪ Retainer sacrifice, the sacrifice of a human servant ▪ Retainer ▪ Retainer agreement, a contract in which an employer pays for work to be specified later ▪ RFA Retainer, a ship...

Definition of retainer in the English dictionary

The first definition of retainer in the dictionary is a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier. Other definition of retainer is a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time. Retainer is also a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RETAINER


abstainer
əbˈsteɪnə
ana
ˈeɪnə
attainer
əˈteɪnə
Cana
ˈkeɪnə
container
kənˈteɪnə
Dana
ˈdeɪnə
detainer
dɪˈteɪnə
entertainer
ˌɛntəˈteɪnə
ergataner
ˌɜːɡəˈteɪnə
lantana
lænˈteɪnə
Magdalena
ˌmæɡdəˈleɪnə
maintainer
meɪnˈteɪnə
obtainer
əbˈteɪnə
rana
ˈreɪnə
scena
ˈʃeɪnə
seiner
ˈseɪnə
Stainer
ˈsteɪnə
sustainer
səˈsteɪnə
trainer
ˈtreɪnə
verumontana
ˌvɛrʊmɒnˈteɪnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RETAINER

retail outlet
retail park
retail politics
retail price
retail price index
retail shop
retail therapy
retail trade
retailer
retailing
retailment
retailor
retain
retainable
retained earnings
retained object
retainership
retaining ring
retaining wall
retainment

WORDS THAT END LIKE RETAINER

bargainer
complainer
cordwainer
drainer
entrainer
explainer
fitness trainer
freezer container
Freightliner
full gainer
gainer
grainer
Link trainer
no-brainer
ordainer
overgrainer
personal trainer
restrainer
shipping container
strainer
tea strainer

Synonyms and antonyms of retainer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RETAINER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «retainer» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of retainer

Translation of «retainer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RETAINER

Find out the translation of retainer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of retainer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «retainer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

预付聘金
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anticipo
570 millions of speakers

English

retainer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अनुचर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التجنيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фиксатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

adiantamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চারক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

acompte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorschuss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

依頼料
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 선임료
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Retainer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật giử
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரீடெய்னர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनुयायी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tutucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acconto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ustalający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фіксатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

reținere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγκράτησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

retainer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hållare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

holderen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of retainer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RETAINER»

The term «retainer» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.414 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RETAINER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about retainer

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3 QUOTES WITH «RETAINER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word retainer.
1
Jeff Gannon
I have always had an attorney on retainer, and now I believe I will have to put him to work.
2
Kreayshawn
I had braces; I was lucky, 'cause I had some snaggle teeth. I always try and keep my retainer on me 'cause I'm paranoid about my teeth. It was run over by a car, so half of it's missing, but it still works.
3
J Mascis
I have a couple of gold teeth. I had braces for a year but I didn't wear the retainer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RETAINER»

Discover the use of retainer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to retainer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Retainer Girl
Lauren gets hers just before her 15th birthday and in Retainer Girl describes the adjustments she has to make on what is one more step along the way to growing up - and getting and keeping her perfect smile. [Because Retainer Girl involves ...
Catherine Aimes, 2006
2
Competency Skills for the Dental Assistant
Placement and Removal of the Tofflemire Retainer Complete the Preparations Prepare Matrix Retainer Position Band in Retainer Insert Band into Retainer Stabilize Band In Retainer Adapt Band Size Adapt Loop Shape Pass Matrix Retainer ...
Charline M. Dofka, 1995
3
Textbook of Operative Dentistry (with MCQs)
Mechanically retained, e.g. Ivory matrix retainers no.l and 8, Tofflemire Universal dental matrix band retainer ii. Self-retained, e.g. copper or stainless steel bands. B. On the basis of transparency they are classified as i. Transparent matrices ...
Satish Chandra, Shaleen Chandra, Girish Chandra, 2008
4
Consulting For Dummies
Retainer. basis. Sometimes your clients want to ensure your availability to work for them, but they aren't able to define in advance exactly how much of your time they will need or exactly when they will need it. This kind of situation is tailormade  ...
Bob Nelson, Peter Economy, 2011
5
Professional Liability and Property Transactions
concluded that the facts when viewed objectively clearly indicated a retainer between the parties. Facts which contributed to this finding included the pre- existing relationship of solicitor and client between the parties, the use by the solicitor of ...
Sharon Christensen, W. D. Duncan, Tamara Walsh, 2004
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Paralegal Ethics
General Retainer. When a client hires an attorney to represent him or her, the client is said to have retained the attorney. A general retainer refers to the situation in which a client hires an attorney for a specific length of time, rather than for a ...
Angela Schneeman, 2000
7
The Mustang Performance
Check at 0.000" lash and maximum valve lift Valve springs are typically referred to by the number of. 0.100" minimum between retainer and seal/guide Rg. 3-10 are going to utilize screw-in rocker studs, they should be machined for them now.
William R. Mathis, 1994
8
Flying Solo: A Survival Guide for the Solo and Small Firm Lawyer
Using a retainer agreement is an excellent method for introducing this topic. A retainer agreement accomplishes several purposes. First, it describes the scope of the work you are undertaking on the client's behalf. A client who reads what you ...
‎2005
9
How To Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission
the troublesome aluminum front bearing retainer. With the release of the updated 2005 Mustang V-6, Ford tweaked the T-5's gear ratios once again. First gear is now 3.76, with a .72 overdrive, but the transmission is otherwise similar to ...
Robert Bowen
10
Orthodontic Pearls: A Selection of Practical Tips and ...
The conventional Hawley-type retainer is frequently used for retaining the maxillary dentition, with variations in the clasps and labial bow and the possible incorporation of anterior bite planes. The labial bow can provide a degree of ...
Eliakim Mizrahi, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RETAINER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term retainer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
When You Actually Wear Your Retainer, You Know Your Sh*t Is …
And, God forbid, if I forget to put my retainer in for a mere two or three days, my two front teeth begin to separate, revealing the terrible SpongeBob-esque space ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
2
Photographer Receives Cancellation Request After Supporting Gay …
The client demanded their retainer be returned. Brentwood Photography took the opportunity to answer the client and did the most honorable thing with the ... «Fstoppers, Jun 15»
3
Clients on Retainer: How Good Business Can Go Bad
The solution for many professionals is to transition to some sort of service contract or retainer. Your business benefits through more consistent work and revenue; ... «Entrepreneur, May 15»
4
White & Case Told To Change Alleged Russian Spy's Retainer
Law360, New York (May 18, 2015, 2:11 PM ET) -- A New York federal judge on Monday ordered White & Case LLP to revise its retainer agreement with an ... «Law360, May 15»
5
James McDonald signs Godolphin retainer
“He is a first-class jockey, as we all know, but having him under retainer gives us the opportunity to use him not just in Australia but in Europe as well. "We would ... «Racing.com, Mar 15»
6
Nonrefundable Retainers OK Under Strict Limits, NY Bar Says
Law360, New York (March 5, 2015, 2:20 PM ET) -- New York lawyers may charge clients a nonrefundable monthly retainer fee under limited circumstances, ... «Law360, Mar 15»
7
MU's contract with Korn Ferry includes $75K retainer for AD search
Missouri's agreement with Korn Ferry International, the executive search firm it hired to help find a successor to outgoing Athletic Director Mike Alden, includes a ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Feb 15»
8
The Hearing Aid Of The Future Might Be A Retainer
The researchers say the device could resemble a regular retainer in shape and use. To use it, a patient would slip it into the back of their mouths over their teeth. «Co.Design, Feb 15»
9
CSU hearing device trains brain to hear with the tongue
The Sound Retainer is a device that retrains the brain to recognize sound through signals sent to the tongue. The idea is to provide a more affordable alternative ... «FOX31 Denver, Feb 15»
10
Researchers want to let the deaf hear with electric retainer
The mouth and tongue are exquisitely complex and sensitive organs, and in more ways than one. Of course the tongue does the tasting, but it and the lips also ... «Geek, Jan 15»

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