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retainer

noun

A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
R
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɪˈteɪn.ə

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Definitions

noun

  1. A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment

noun

  1. A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

noun

  1. A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

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