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retainer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | servant |
| Type of | worker |
| Has types | familiar, flunkey, flunky, house servant, body servant, major-domo, manservant, menial, scullion, seneschal, servant girl, serving girl, lackey, cabin boy, domestic, domestic help, factotum |
retainer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | consideration |
| Type of | fee |
| Has types | quid, quid pro quo |
retainer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | dental appliance |
Examples of retainer
retainer
If someone wants an exclusive arrangement, then put the baby sitter on retainer.
From the kansas.com
In Elliott's case, its five nominees will be paid a $50,000 retainer, a mere tip.
From the dealbook.nytimes.com
This is usually followed by 3 months off with no retainer before the second tour.
From the guardian.co.uk
We paid an up-front retainer for them to be prepared and ready for a deal falter.
From the techcrunch.com
Retainer sacrifice was practised within the royal tombs of ancient Mesopotamia.
From the en.wikipedia.org
As the loyal retainer to Congress's family dynasty, Mr Singh lacks real power.
From the economist.com
Careful tooth brushing and mouthwash may also help to keep the retainer clean.
From the sciencedaily.com
Instead of leaving medicine, Dr. Sheff made the transition to a retainer practice.
From the washingtontimes.com
I used to buy half barrels for their parties, almost on a retainer-like basis.
From the theatlantic.com
- A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
- Servant: a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
- A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
- Bastard feudalism is a term that has been used to describe feudalism in the Late Middle Ages, primarily in England. Its main characteristic is military, political, legal, or domestic service in return for money, office, and/or influence. ...
- Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, made usually of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth. ...
- A dependent or follower of someone of rank; A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years; Any thing or person that retains; A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services; : A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment
- (Retainers) A form of deferred revenue collected by attorneys or other service businesses.
- (Retainers) Humans who serve a vampire master. They are generally either ghouls or mentally dominated by their vampire master. This control is sometimes so complete that the mortals are unable to take any action of their own volition.
- (Retainers) This includes continuous counsel to a client on a prescribed basis.
