(ri·tā′nər) noun
1. One retained in the service of a person of rank or position.
2. One who retains or keeps.
3. Mech. A device for holding the parts of ball or roller bearings in place.

(ri·tā′nər) noun
1. The fee paid, or the agreement made, to employ an attorney to serve in a suit; a retaining fee.
2. A similar fee paid to anyone to retain his services. [<OF retenir hold back, in a noun use]