Preventer
noun
1.
a person or thing that prevents.
2.
Nautical.
any of various lines set up to reinforce or relieve ordinary running or standing rigging.
a line for preventing a sail from jibbing.
noun
1.
a person or thing that prevents
2.
(nautical) a rope or other piece of gear rigged to prevent a sail from gybing
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