preventer

English

Etymology

prevent +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛntə(ɹ)

Noun

preventer (plural preventers)

1. One who, or that which, prevents.
2. (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.
3. (nautical) Any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.

Derived terms

• blowout preventer

 

Translations

arrangement that prevents the boom from jibing

• Finnish: preventteri