Keeper — synonyms, definition

1. keeper (Noun)

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keeper (Noun) — Someone in charge of other people. ex. "am I my brother's keeper?"

keeper (Noun) — One having charge of buildings, grounds or animals.

keeper (Noun) — (cricket) the person who stands behind the wicket to catch balls.

keeper (Noun) — The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.

keeper (Noun) — The defensive position on an ice hockey, soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring.

keeper (Noun) — A part of a mechanism that catches or secures another part.

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