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lifesaver

li·fe·sa·ver

UK/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvə/ US/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəɹ/ uncommon

noun

1.

an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From life + saver.

Phrases

  • save someone's life
  • throw someone a rope

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