'Preserving' definitions:

Definition of 'Preserving'

From: GCIDE
  • Preserve \Pre*serve"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Preserved; p. pr. & vb. n. Preserving.] [F. pr['e]server, from L. prae before + servare to save, preserve; cf. L. praeservare to observe beforehand. See Serve.]
  • 1. To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect. [1913 Webster]
  • O Lord, thou preserved man and beast. --Ps. xxxvi. 6. [1913 Webster]
  • Now, good angels preserve the king. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes. [1913 Webster]
  • You can not preserve it from tainting. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence. [1913 Webster]
  • To preserve game, to protect it from extermination. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To keep; save; secure; uphold; sustain; defend; spare; protect; guard; shield. See Keep. [1913 Webster]

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