keeper

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to guard or take care of something or someone
  • noun: one that 'keeps'
  • synonyms: guardian, custodian, preserver

Examples

  • “…am I my brother's 'keeper'?” <aq>Genesis 4:9 (KJV)</aq>

  • Hold on to that boyfriend of yours—he's a 'keeper'!

  • The quarterback gained five yards on a 'keeper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Looking for the dream start for Arsenal. He may have dived for the penalty and suckered Harris, but what a penalty. Casillas had no chance. Low down to the keeper's left, the perfect pen. The dream final for Real Madrid has started to turn into a nightmare. This is Jos' Antonio Reyes for Thierry Henry! Good jump, should have gone back across the keeper. Great cross from Reyes, super shape. Should be two-nil. The stars of Real Madrid are being eclipsed by North Londoners. Henry for Reyes. Casillas again (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream