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plural of preventer n. One who goes before; one who forestalls or anticipates another. n. One who prevents or obstructs; a hinderer; that which hinders; as, a preventer of evils or of disease. n. An auxiliary rope to str…

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  1. plural of preventer n. One who goes before; one who forestalls or anticipates another. n. One who prevents or obstructs; a hinderer; that which hinders; as, a preventer of evils or of disease. n. An auxiliary rope to strengthen a mast.