preserver

/prəˈzʌrver/

/prəˈzʌve/

Other forms: preservers

Definitions of preserver

1. noun

   rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
   synonyms: flotation device, life preserver

   types:

   life belt, life buoy, life ring, lifesaver

   a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material

   cork jacket, life jacket, life vest

   life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design

   water wings

   a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim

   breeches buoy

   a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship

   Mae West, air jacket

   an inflatable life jacket

   type of:

   float

   something that floats on the surface of water

   rescue equipment

   equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency
2. noun

   someone who keeps safe from harm or danger
   types:

   defender, guardian, protector, shielder

   a person who cares for persons or property

   admonisher, monitor, reminder

   someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided

   bodyguard, escort

   someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

   champion, fighter, hero, paladin

   someone who fights for a cause

   chaperon, chaperone

   one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

   custodian, keeper, steward

   one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

   fire fighter, fire-eater, firefighter, fireman

   a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires

   foster parent, foster-parent

   a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child

   guard

   a person who keeps watch over something or someone

   keeper

   someone in charge of other people

   law officer, lawman, peace officer

   an officer of the law

   patron saint

   a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation

   peacekeeper

   someone who keeps peace

   tribune

   (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

   watchdog

   a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

   type of:

   individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

   a human being
3. noun

   a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
   synonyms: refinisher, renovator, restorer

   type of:

   skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker

   a worker who has acquired special skills
4. noun

   a cook who preserves fruits or meat
   types:

   salter

   someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods

   type of:

   cook

   someone who cooks food