Meaning of rescue in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈrɛskju/

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  1. Verb

    rescue

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French rescoure from Latin re- (expressing intensive force) + excutere‘shake out, discard’

    Definitions

    1. free from harm or evil

    Derived terms

  2. 2. take forcibly from legal custody

    Examples

    • « rescue prisoners »

  3. Noun

    rescue

    Definitions

    1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger

    Examples

    • « work is the deliverance of mankind »
    • « a surgeon's job is the saving of lives »

    Derived terms

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