n. One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything.n. One who retains in custody; one who has the care of a prison and the charge of prisoners.n. One who has the care, custody, or superintendence of anythingn. One who remains or keeps in a place or position.n. A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in placen. The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot.n. A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger.n. A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap.n. A fruit that keeps well.n. An iron bar that is placed on the poles of a horseshoe magnet, and held in place there by the magnetic force, to preserve the strength of the magnet when not in use.