retainer
8 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #14,365
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Definitions
noun
a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹɪtˈeɪnɝː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural retainers
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
containertrainerentertainertraynormainorgaynornonplanarcampaignercomplainerdrainergainermainerplainerplanarplanerrayner
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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