LIFESAVER


Meaning of LIFESAVER in English

/ ˈlaɪfseɪvə(r); NAmE / noun

1.

a thing that helps sb in a difficult situation; sth that saves sb's life :

The new drug is a potential lifesaver.

2.

(also ˈsurf lifesaver ) ( AustralE , NZE ) = lifeguard

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