Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
Something which retards or slows.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: bottleneck, inhibitor, retardant, limiter
Antonyms: accelerant, promoter, quickener
noun
A device for slowing down large trucks, lorries, buses, shunted railway wagons.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A refrigerator used to slow down proofing of yeast when making dough.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: baking, cooking, food, lifestyle
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From retard + -er.
