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спаса́тель — meaning in English

spasatel

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English meaning

  • lifeguard noun A trained person, usually a strong swimmer, employed to watch over and rescue swimmers at a beach or pool.
  • lifesaver noun Someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue.
  • rescuer noun A person who saves someone from danger.
  • savior noun Someone who rescues another person from harm or danger.

Senses

спаса́тель is used for these senses in English:

  • lifeguard A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.
  • lifesaver Someone or something that saves lives.
  • rescuer A person who rescues someone or something.
  • savior A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

lifesaver — full definition

  1. noun Someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue.
  2. noun Someone or something extremely useful or helpful in a difficult situation.

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