Of or relating to self-preservation.

(idiomatic) Unchanged, especially if contrary to expectation

plural of life preserver

(US) A buoyant ring or vest intended to keep a person afloat. / (dated, UK) A short club with a weighted end.

plural of natural preserve

The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm.

A large pan for making preserves such as marmalade.

plural of preserving pan

A pension that has been left behind in an occupational pension scheme by people no longer employed by the sponsoring employer, and thus frozen until retirement age.

A jar for preserving food.