Definition of Arrester

1. Noun. A restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

Exact synonyms: Arrester Hook
Group relationships: Aircraft Carrier, Attack Aircraft Carrier, Carrier, Flattop
Generic synonyms: Constraint, Restraint
Derivative terms: Arrest

Definition of Arrester

1. n. One who arrests.

Definition of Arrester

1. one that arrests [n -S] - See also: arrests

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arrester

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arreede
arreedes
arreeding
arrenotokous
arrest
arrest
arrestant
arrestants
arrested
arrested dental caries
arrested development
arrested tuberculosis
arrestee
arrestees
arrester (current term)
arresters
arrester hook
arrestin
arresting
arrestingly
arrestive
arrestment
arrestments
arrestor
arrestors
arrests
arrest warrant
arret
arrets

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