3. To restrain; to prevent. [Obs.] Sir W. Temple. Retaining wall (Arch. & Engin.), a wall built to keep any movable backing, or a bank of sand or earth, in its place; — called also retain wall.
Syn.
— To keep; hold; retrain. See Keep.
RETAIN
Re*tain", v. i.
1. To belong; to pertain. [Obs.] A somewhat languid relish, retaining to bitterness. Boyle.
2. To keep; to continue; to remain. [Obs.] Donne.
RETAINABLE
Re*tain"a*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being retained.
RETAINAL
Re*tain"al, n.
Defn: The act of retaining; retention.
RETAINER
Re*tain"er, n.