noun.
That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural.
noun.
A place in which game, fish, etc., are preserved for purposes of sport, or for food.
intransitive verb.
To make preserves.
intransitive verb.
To protect game for purposes of sport.
transitive verb.
To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.
transitive verb.
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..
transitive verb.
To maintain throughout; to keep intact
transitive verb.
to protect it from extermination.