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keeper
noun keep·er \ˈkē-pər\
: a person whose job is to guard or take care of something or someone
: something or someone that is worth keeping : something or someone that is good, valuable, etc.
American football : a play in which the quarterback runs with the ball
Full Definition of KEEPER
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: any of various devices for keeping something in position
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a : one suitable for or worth keeping: as (1) : a fruit or vegetable that keeps well (2) : a fish large enough to be legally caught and kept (3) : one having genuine or lasting merit <their new album is a keeper> b : a domestic animal considered with respect to how easy it is to care for <an easy keeper>
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: an offensive football play in which the quarterback runs with the ball
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First Known Use of KEEPER
14th century
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keeper
noun keep·er \ˈkē-pər\
Definition of KEEPER for Kids
: a person who watches, guards, or takes care of something
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