lifesaving
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.
