thing that restrains
1check — [chek] n. [ME chek < OFr eschec, eschac, a check at chess, repulse < ML scaccus, scahus < Pers šāh, king, principal piece in a game of chess (see SHAH1); prob. sense development: king in danger hostile action restraining action means of… …
2check — 1. v., n., & int. v. 1 tr. (also absol.) a examine the accuracy, quality, or condition of. b (often foll. by that + clause) make sure; verify; establish to one s satisfaction (checked that the doors were locked; checked the train times). 2 tr. a… …
3restrainer — /ri stray neuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that restrains. 2. Photog. a chemical added to a developer to retard its action. [1560 70; RESTRAIN + ER1] * * * …
4restraint — re straint || rɪ streɪnt n. control of one s own emotions, constraint, reserve; person or thing that restrains …
5restraints — re straint || rɪ streɪnt n. control of one s own emotions, constraint, reserve; person or thing that restrains …
6restrainer — [ri strā′nər] n. 1. a person or thing that restrains 2. Photog. a chemical, such as potassium bromide, added to a developer to retard its action …
7band — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a flat, thin strip or loop of material (e.g. paper, metal, or cloth) put round something esp. to hold it together or decorate it (headband). 2 a a strip of material forming part of a garment (hatband; waistband). b a stripe of a… …
8re|strain|er — «rih STRAY nuhr», noun. 1. a person or thing that restrains. 2. a chemical, such as potassium bromide, added to a photographic developer to slow down its action …
9Cyclops (comics) — Cyclops Cyclops Art by John Cassaday. Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics …
10Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
