retainer
71indirect retainer — a part of a removable partial denture that assists the direct retainers in preventing displacement of distal extension denture bases by functioning through lever action on the opposite side of the fulcrum line …
72matrix retainer — a mechanical device designed to engage the ends of a matrix band or strip and to tighten the matrix around the tooth …
73active plug retainer — n. one in which the plug must be turned befor the device may be released or removed …
74plug retainer — n. the cylinder component which secures the plug in the shell …
75right to retainer — The right which the executor or administrator of a deceased person has to retain out of the assets sufficient to pay any debt due to him from the deceased in priority to the other creditors whose debts are of equal degree. In re Smith s Estate,… …
76pad retainer — A pin which locates the brake pad in a disc brake …
77pad retainer pin — A pin which locates the brake pad in a disc brake …
78valve retainer — See valve keeper …
79valve spring retainer — See valve spring cap …
80special retainer — A fee paid to an attorney preliminary to a particular case or litigation …