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retainer
retainer /riːˈteɪnɝ/
noun
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A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
(
retainer
)
a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
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A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
(
retainer
, servant
)
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
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A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
(
consideration
, retainer
)
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
boulevard
boulevard /ˈbʊləˌvɑːrd/
noun
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(
)
A wide street or thoroughfare
(
avenue
, boulevard
)
a wide street or thoroughfare
I love walking down the avenue lined with tall trees during autumn
I love walking down the avenue lined with tall trees during autumn
upper jaw
upper jaw /ˈʌpər ʤɔː/
noun
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The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
(
maxilla
, maxillary
, upper jaw
, upper jawbone
)
the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
