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Scrim :: Scrim (n.) Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc..

Deterrent :: Deterrent (n.) That which deters or prevents.

Preventive :: Preventive (a.) Going before; preceding.

Garter :: Garter (n.) A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.

Stopping :: Stopping (n.) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.

Extraordinary :: Extraordinary (n.) That which is extraordinary; -- used especially in the plural; as, extraordinaries excepted, there is nothing to prevent success..

Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..

Dunnage :: Dunnage (n.) Fagots, boughs, or loose materials of any kind, laid on the bottom of the hold for the cargo to rest upon to prevent injury by water, or stowed among casks and other cargo to prevent their motion..

Luddite :: Luddite (n.) One of a number of riotous persons in England, who for six years (1811-17) tried to prevent the use of labor-saving machinery by breaking it, burning factories, etc.; -- so called from Ned Lud, a half-witted man who some years previously had broken stocking frames..

Sterlet :: Sterilize (v. t.) To destroy all spores or germs in (an organic fluid or mixture), as by heat, so as to prevent the development of bacterial or other organisms..

Prolepsis :: Prolepsis (n.) A figure by which objections are anticipated or prevented.

Stick :: Stick (v. i.) To be prevented from going farther; to stop by reason of some obstacle; to be stayed.

Rack :: Rack (a.) A frame or device of various construction for holding, and preventing the waste of, hay, grain, etc., supplied to beasts..

Cleading :: Cleading (n.) A jacket or outer covering of wood, etc., to prevent radiation of heat, as from the boiler, cylinder. etc., of a steam engine..

Muzzle :: Muzzle (v. t.) To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action..

Bribe :: Bribe (v. t.) To give or promise a reward or consideration to (a judge, juror, legislator, voter, or other person in a position of trust) with a view to prevent the judgment or corrupt the conduct; to induce or influence by a bribe; to give a bribe to..

Stake :: Stake (v. t.) A stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, a flat car, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off..

Relais :: Relais (n.) A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to receive the earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch..

Unprevented :: Unprevented (a.) Not preceded by anything.

Prevenience :: Prevenience (n.) The act of going before; anticipation.

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