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retainer

A retainer is an object that guides or restricts movement. (noun)

An example of a retainer is an object worn in the mouth to prevent teeth from moving.

A retainer is an amount of money which is paid in advance for services, such as for a lawyer. (noun)

An example of a retainer is $500 paid to a lawyer when he agrees to take the case.

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See retainer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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