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lifesaving

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Will this new device be more socially acceptable or address whatever the reason is that they don't currently adopt the simple, well-established and lifesaving procedure of hand washing?

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Quick take

The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of lifesaving gathered in one view.

noun

The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.

adjective

(uncommon) Alternative form of life-saving. [Preserving life; preventing death.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lifesaving.

noun

The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.

adjective

(uncommon) Alternative form of life-saving. [Preserving life; preventing death.]

Example sentences

1

Will this new device be more socially acceptable or address whatever the reason is that they don't currently adopt the simple, well-established and lifesaving procedure of hand washing?

2

> Boy Scout lifesaving training > simply To be clear, that's what Boy Scout lifesaving training taught you, not what HN taught me.

3

The Boy Scout lifesaving training says, when that happens (the victim climbs on top of you) then simply dive.

4

One thought experiment to consider: suppose the homeless family themselves had to choose between a free wooden house or lifesaving medical care for their child.

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My parents moved to Cornwall when I was child, surrounded on 3 sides by water, I gained my surf lifesaving certificate, I was a good swimmer.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use lifesaving in a sentence?

Will this new device be more socially acceptable or address whatever the reason is that they don't currently adopt the simple, well-established and lifesaving procedure of hand washing?

What does lifesaving mean?

The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.

What part of speech is lifesaving?

lifesaving is commonly used as noun, adjective.