1. (

• refinisher ,
• renovator ,
• restorer ,
• preserver

) a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture ;

2. (

• preserver ,

) a cook who preserves fruits or meat ;

3. (

• preserver ,

) someone who keeps safe from harm or danger ;

4. (

• life_preserver ,
• preserver ,
• flotation_device

) rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning ;