Pronunciation: ' pa-r ə - ˌ res-( ˌ )kyü
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Date: 1948
: a search and rescue mission by specially trained personnel who can parachute to the site <a pararescue team>
– para · res · cue · man \ - ˌ man, -m ə n \ noun
– para · res · cu · er \ - ə r \ noun