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restrainer

UK
/rɪˈstreɪ.nə/
US
/rɪˈstreɪ.nɚ/

Translations

restrainernoun
restrainers
pl
UK
/rɪˈstreɪ.nə/
US
/rɪˈstreɪ.nɚ/
freinAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose qui ralentit, limite ou maîtrise.
The security guard acted as a restrainer during the altercation.
Le gardien de sécurité a fait office de frein pendant l’altercation.
dispositif de retenueSens technique pour un mécanisme ou un dispositif qui limite un mouvement.
The seatbelt serves as a restrainer to keep passengers safe during a car ride.
La ceinture de sécurité sert de dispositif de retenue pour protéger les passagers pendant un trajet en voiture.
Additional translations
retardateurEn photographie, substance qui ralentit ou limite l’action du révélateur.
Synonyms
constrainer
brake
check
curb
preventer
inhibitor
deterrent
restraineradjective
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnə/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnər/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "restrainer strap".
de retenueSe dit d’un élément conçu pour retenir, limiter ou empêcher un mouvement.
A restrainer strap keeps the cargo from shifting during transport.
Une sangle de retenue empêche la cargaison de bouger pendant le transport.

Definitions

restrainernoun
A person or thing that restrains, holds back, or controls.
The security guard acted as a restrainer during the altercation.
A device or mechanism used to limit or control movement.
The seatbelt serves as a restrainer to keep passengers safe during a car ride.
In photography, a chemical additive that slows or limits the action of a developer.
Potassium bromide is often employed as a restrainer to reduce fog in film processing.
restraineradjective
Serving to restrain; designed to hold back, limit, or control.
A restrainer strap keeps the cargo from shifting during transport.
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