Preventer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a person or thing that prevents.
  2. Nautical.
    • any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.
    • a line for preventing a sail from jibbing.
noun
  1. a person or thing that prevents
  2. a rope or other piece of gear rigged to prevent a sail from gybing
Preventer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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