Associations to the word «Arrester»

Wiktionary

ARRESTER, noun. One who places under arrest.
ARRESTER, noun. A device that stops or prevents, as a spark arrester that prevents sparks from being released to start fires.

Dictionary definition

ARRESTER, noun. A restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

Wise words

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