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lifesaving Definition

life·sav·ing (-sāv′iŋ)

adjective

designed for or connected with the saving of human life

noun

the saving of human life, esp. through the prevention of drowning

lifesaving Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • equipment: Help the Forever Friends Appeal fund state-of-the-art lifesaving medical equipment.
  • drug: However, in Scotland this lifesaving drug is free to all who need it.
  • award: If you do not have a surf lifesaving award then you can.. .
  • qualification: They are all police ( CRB ) checked and hold first aid or lifesaving qualifications.
  • treatment: Very few, however, can afford the $ 5,000 a year needed for such lifesaving treatment.
  • technique: Just remember we cannot provide swimming lessons - the focus is on lifesaving techniques!

Modifying Another Word

  • potentially: The ability to know where you are and where you are going can be potentially lifesaving.
  • often: However steroid treatment in lupus is often lifesaving, and shouldn't be stopped just because there is an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Noun used with modifier

  • surf: The surf lifesaving clubs aren't there for show - many people are rescued from the surf each year.

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