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retriever

noun

  1. one that retrieves
  2. type of dog
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ / /ɹɪ-/ / /ɹə-/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English retrieve English -er English retriever From retrieve + -er.

  1. One who retrieves something.
  2. A type of gun dog that retrieves game for a hunter.
  3. A tool for retrieving materials from the body after an operation.