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n. One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything. One who retains in custody; one who has the care of a prison and the charge of prisoners. One who has the care, custody, or superintendence of anything; as, the keeper of a park, a pound, of sheep, of a gate, etc.; the keeper of attached property; hence, one who saves from harm; a defender; a preserver. A custodian of a building or grounds. One who remains or keeps in a place or position. A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object ...