preserver (n.)

  1. a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture

    [ Syn: refinisher , renovator , restorer ]

  2. a cook who preserves fruits or meat

  3. someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

  4. rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

    [ Syn: life preserver , life preserver , flotation device , flotation device ]

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