helper

English

/ˈhɛlpɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who helps; an aide.
  • That which helps; anything serving to assist.
  • (Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family home, or in a market; domestic employee.
  • (rail) a locomotive that assists a train, usually on steep gradients.

Etymology

Affix from English help.

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