preserver — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who preserves.

   Examples

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   Like lightning Numa turned upon this new enemy, and, defenseless as he was, Tarzan of the Apes was nearer to death that instant than he ever before had been. It was the black who saved him. The warrior realized in an instant that he owed his life to this strange white man, and he also saw that only a miracle could save his preserver from those fierce yellow fangs that had been so near to his own flesh.

2. A life preserver.

3. A person who refinishes furniture.

4. A person who prepares preserves of fruit or preserved meats.

Noun

1. a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture

   Synonyms

   refinisherrenovatorrestorer

   Broader terms

   skilled workertrained worker

2. a cook who preserves fruits or meat

   Broader terms

   cook

3. someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

   Broader terms

   actordoerworker

4. rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

   Synonyms

   life preserverflotation device

   Broader terms

   floatrescue equipment