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keepers

/ˈkiːpərz/

NOUN

1. People responsible for guarding or caring for something

People entrusted with protecting, supervising, maintaining, or looking after individuals, animals, buildings, places, or valuable possessions.

1.1. Guarding and protecting people or property

Refers to people responsible for providing security, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting people, places, or valuable possessions from harm or theft.

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Examples

  • The castle keepers guarded the entrance throughout the night.
  • The museum keepers were responsible for protecting its valuable collections.
  • The lighthouse keepers watched over the coastline and maintained the lights.

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1.2. Caring for and maintaining property or facilities

Refers to people employed or appointed to look after buildings, grounds, equipment, or other property by maintaining cleanliness, handling repairs, and ensuring proper upkeep.

Synonyms

  • caretakers
  • custodians
  • attendants
  • janitors
  • stewards
  • superintendents
  • overseers
  • supervisors
  • conservators
  • curators
  • sextons

Examples

  • The school keepers ensured that the classrooms and hallways remained clean.
  • The estate keepers maintained the gardens and supervised property repairs.
  • The museum keepers carefully preserved the historical artifacts.

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1.3. Caring for and managing animals

Refers to people responsible for feeding, protecting, monitoring, and maintaining the well-being of animals in zoos, farms, wildlife reserves, or other managed environments.

Synonyms

  • zookeepers
  • gamekeepers
  • animal caretakers
  • animal attendants
  • wardens
  • custodians
  • stewards

Examples

  • The elephant keepers carefully monitored the animals' health and daily diets.
  • The gamekeepers protected the wildlife living on the estate.
  • The zoo keepers ensured that all the animals received proper care.

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1.4. Managing and preserving records or collections

Refers to people responsible for maintaining, organizing, documenting, and preserving historical records, official documents, or valuable collections.

Synonyms

  • archivists
  • curators
  • conservators
  • custodians
  • registrars
  • recordkeepers
  • stewards
  • supervisors

Examples

  • The archivists served as keepers of the organization's historical documents.
  • The museum keepers carefully documented every new acquisition.
  • The record keepers maintained accurate financial and administrative information.

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NOUN

2. Sports players responsible for defending a goal or wicket

Players whose primary responsibility is to prevent opponents from scoring by defending a goal or catching balls behind a wicket.

2.1. Goalkeeping in football and other sports

Refers to players positioned in front of goals who attempt to stop opposing teams from scoring by blocking or catching incoming shots.

Synonyms

  • goalkeepers
  • goalies
  • goaltenders
  • netminders

Examples

  • The keepers made several outstanding saves during the tournament.
  • Both teams had experienced goalkeepers defending their goals.
  • The team's keepers were praised for their excellent performances.

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2.2. Wicketkeeping in cricket

Refers to cricket players positioned behind the wickets who catch deliveries missed by batters and attempt to dismiss opposing players.

Synonyms

  • wicketkeepers
  • wicket-keepers

Examples

  • The wicketkeepers caught several difficult deliveries behind the stumps.
  • The team's keepers successfully completed multiple stumpings.
  • Experienced wicketkeepers are essential to a strong cricket defense.

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NOUN

3. People or things worth keeping

People with desirable qualities or objects considered valuable, useful, or worthwhile enough to retain rather than discard or replace.

3.1. Desirable romantic partners and friends

Used informally to describe people whose personalities, behavior, or qualities make them especially valuable as romantic partners, friends, or companions.

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Examples

  • Their kindness and sense of humor make them real keepers.
  • He believes that loyal and supportive friends are true keepers.
  • Both partners agreed that they had found something special in each other.

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3.2. Valuable or worthwhile possessions

Used informally to describe objects, discoveries, or items that are particularly useful, attractive, valuable, or worth preserving.

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Examples

  • These antique watches are definitely keepers.
  • She discovered several beautiful seashells that would make perfect keepers for her collection.
  • The old family photographs were precious keepers.

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NOUN

4. Mechanisms that hold or secure components

Mechanical components designed to catch, hold, secure, or retain other parts in particular positions.

4.1. Fastening and retaining mechanical components

Refers to mechanical parts that hold other components in place, prevent unwanted movement, or secure fastening mechanisms.

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Examples

  • The technicians replaced the damaged keepers in the locking mechanisms.
  • The metal keepers prevented the components from slipping out of position.
  • Several retaining clips and keepers were installed during the repair.

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NOUN

5. Fruit and vegetables suitable for long-term storage

Fruits or vegetables that can be stored for extended periods without spoiling or losing their quality.

5.1. Produce with good storage life

Refers to varieties of fruit or vegetables that remain edible and maintain their quality for relatively long periods when stored under suitable conditions.

Synonyms

  • storage crops
  • storage varieties
  • long-keeping produce

Examples

  • These winter squash varieties are excellent keepers when stored in a cool, dry place.
  • The farmer selected apple varieties known to be reliable keepers.
  • The potatoes proved to be good keepers throughout the winter.

Related Words

  • preservation
  • storage
  • shelf life
  • root cellar
  • harvest
  • winter produce
  • food storage