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

  • (..) for the Zarthans... ... or complete annihilation, if it fell into the hands of the Kylothians. A group of Zarthans made the journey, led by the Keeper of the Light... Lauranna. ... Princess Lauranna. Lauranna beseeched the Men in Black to help her hide the Light on Earth. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II
  • (..) - Who are you, stranger? Jay. All hail Jay! All hail Jay! Oh, Jay, can you see - Oh, merciful Jay, the keeper of... - Come on. - Wait! The commandments! - The tablet! The tablet! The tablet! The tablet! The tablet! (..)
    2002 Men in Black II