helper

helper
/hel"peuhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
2. an extra locomotive attached to a train at the front, middle, or rear, esp. to provide extra power for climbing a steep grade. Cf. doubleheader, pusher (def. 5).
[1250-1300; ME; see HELP, -ER1]
Syn. 1. aid, assistant; supporter, backer, auxiliary, ally.

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