lifesaving

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Definition of lifesaving in English English dictionary

The act of saving a life, especially from drowning

I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception.

Describing that which preserves life, that prevents death

The lifesaving surgery was expensive, but so is a funeral.

{s} made or intended to save lives

The act of saving a life

from drowning; as, the life-saving service; a life- saving station

saving the lives of drowning persons; "he took a course in lifesaving

{i} saving of lives; rescuing

That saves life, or is suited to save life, esp

saving the lives of drowning persons; "he took a course in lifesaving"

Related Terms

surf lifesaving

The activity of rescuing swimmers in distress at surf beaches

surf lifesaving

The movement promoting and organising that activity

Hyphenation

life·sa·ving

Turkish pronunciation

layfseyvîng

Pronunciation

/ˈlīfˌsāvəɴɢ/ /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/