retainer
41retainer — n. (in dentistry) 1) a component of a partial denture that keeps it in place. 2) an orthodontic appliance that holds the teeth in position at the end of active treatment. 3) a component of a bridge that is fixed to a natural tooth …
42retainer — I re•tain•er [[t]rɪˈteɪ nər[/t]] n. 1) one that retains 2) cvb a servant or attendant who has been with a family for many years 3) why (esp. in feudal times) a person attached to a noble household and owing it occasional service 4) den any of… …
43retainer — n. a component which is clipped, staked, or driven in place to maintain the working relationship of other components …
44retainer — I. /rəˈteɪnə / (say ruh taynuh) noun 1. someone or something that retains. 2. History a person attached to a noble household or owing it service. 3. any servant, especially a personal or family servant of long standing. 4. Machinery the groove or …
45retainer — Ōhua, kanaka haiā kāne, haiā wahine. See servant …
46Retainer nut — Кольцевая гайка …
47retainer pay — Compensation paid to enlisted men retained in the service but not rendering active service. French v. French, Cal., 105 P.2d 155, 157 …
48retainer plate — A plate which prevents a valve from sliding out of its bore …
49retainer spring tool — A special automotive tool used on drum brakes for restraining the shoe retaining springs for removal and installation. It comes in a variety of shapes, e.g., as a screwdriver type tool with a special socket end to grip retaining washers …
50SMART Retainer — The SMART Retainer is a small micro sensor which is imbedded in a traditional orthodontic retainer. The sensor monitors how often the retainer is being worn, and the information is loaded on to the orthodontist s computer via a reader. The micro… …
