| Front | retainer |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /rɪˈteɪnə(r)/NAmE /rɪˈteɪnər/ noun 1 a sum of money that is paid to sb to make sure they will be available to do work when they are neededThe agency will pay you a monthly retainer. 2 (BrE) a small amount of rent that you pay for a room, etc. when you are not there in order to keep it available for your useCheck whether full rent or a retainer is required during vacations. 3 (NAmE) a device that keeps a person's teeth straight after they have had orthodontic treatment with braces 4 (old-fashioned) a servant, especially one who has been with a family for a long time |
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