Associations to the word «Preventer»

Wiktionary

PREVENTER, noun. One who, or that which, prevents.
PREVENTER, noun. (nautical) An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.
PREVENTER, noun. (nautical) Any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy