rescue

verb

res·cue ˈre-(ˌ)skyü How to pronounce rescue (audio)

rescued; rescuing

transitive verb

: to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver

They were rescued from the burning building by firefighters.

… a volunteer group that rescues and nurtures injured and orphaned wildlife …

Australian Geographic

(figurative) … the acanthus leaf into which the light fixture on the hall ceiling is set was rescued from a curbside trash heap.

Barbara Deane

: such as

: to take (someone, such as a prisoner) forcibly from custody

: to recover (something, such as a prize) by force

: to deliver (a place under siege) by armed force

rescuable

ˈre-(ˌ)skyü-ə-bəl How to pronounce rescue (audio)

adjective

rescue noun

Historians are wary of the notion that, at a critical point in history, a heroic figure, galloping to the rescue, snatches victory from the jaws of defeat …

James MacGregor Burns

rescuer noun

Example Sentences

The survivors were rescued by the Coast Guard. an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale

Recent Examples on the Web Any proposals will face opposition from some Republicans who say the state should not rescue Jackson from its predicament.

Emily Wagster Pettus, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Any proposals will face opposition from some Republicans who say the state should not rescue Jackson from its predicament.

Emily Wagster Pettus, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 The three-hour action epic follows two patriotic but philosophically opposed men (Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr.), who team up to rescue a girl from British colonial officials in 1920s Delhi.

Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 Cheney is on record as wanting to rescue the GOP from the forces of Trumpism.

David Faris, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 French officials had mobilized an ad hoc team of roughly 80 specialists, including wildlife experts, veterinarians and divers to rescue the whale from the river in what became an all-night operation from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Sam Schechner, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 Its primary purpose is to rescue animals from almost-certain death during resource-poor and often chilly times of year.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 As season 4 wraps up, Paige and Christopher return, and Preacher has to rescue Paige from Vince, who is holding her at gunpoint.

Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022 Bershadker is the president and chief executive of ASPCA (not affiliated with SPCA L.A.), a national organization that works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane legislation and share resources with shelters across the U.S.

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	rescuer
释义	rescue verb res·cue ˈre-(ˌ)skyü rescued; rescuing transitive verb : to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver They were rescued from the burning building by firefighters. … a volunteer group that rescues and nurtures injured and orphaned wildlife … Australian Geographic (figurative) … the acanthus leaf into which the light fixture on the hall ceiling is set was rescued from a curbside trash heap. Barbara Deane : such as a : to take (someone, such as a prisoner) forcibly from custody b : to recover (something, such as a prize) by force c : to deliver (a place under siege) by armed force rescuable ˈre-(ˌ)skyü-ə-bəl adjective rescue noun Historians are wary of the notion that, at a critical point in history, a heroic figure, galloping to the rescue, snatches victory from the jaws of defeat … James MacGregor Burns rescuer noun Synonyms bail out bring off deliver save See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The survivors were rescued by the Coast Guard. an all-out effort to rescue a beached whale Recent Examples on the Web Any proposals will face opposition from some Republicans who say the state should not rescue Jackson from its predicament. Emily Wagster Pettus, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Any proposals will face opposition from some Republicans who say the state should not rescue Jackson from its predicament. Emily Wagster Pettus, ajc, 1 Sep. 2022 The three-hour action epic follows two patriotic but philosophically opposed men (Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr.), who team up to rescue a girl from British colonial officials in 1920s Delhi. Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 Cheney is on record as wanting to rescue the GOP from the forces of Trumpism. David Faris, The Week, 15 Aug. 2022 French officials had mobilized an ad hoc team of roughly 80 specialists, including wildlife experts, veterinarians and divers to rescue the whale from the river in what became an all-night operation from Tuesday to Wednesday. Sam Schechner, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 Its primary purpose is to rescue animals from almost-certain death during resource-poor and often chilly times of year. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 As season 4 wraps up, Paige and Christopher return, and Preacher has to rescue Paige from Vince, who is holding her at gunpoint. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022 Bershadker is the president and chief executive of ASPCA (not affiliated with SPCA L.A.), a national organization that works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane legislation and share resources with shelters across the U.S. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English rescouen, rescuen, from Anglo-French rescure, from re- + escure to shake off, from Latin excutere, from ex- + quatere to shake First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing rescue rescue mission come/go to the rescue of search and rescue team rescue mission come/go to the rescue of search and rescue team Kids Definition rescue 1 of 2 verb res·cue ˈre-skyü rescued; rescuing : to free from danger : save The family's dog was rescued from the fire. rescue 2 of 2 noun : an act of freeing someone or something from danger rescuer noun as in savior one that saves from danger or destruction rescuers went out immediately in search of the lost child Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance savior saviour guardian redeemer deliverer saver protector defender keeper custodian warden guard watcher sentinel watchman warder sentry salvor ransomer watch lookout salvager
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rescue

verb

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