noun
Uncommon
rescuing
Rescuing (noun) means the act of saving someone or something from danger. Example: “Rescuing survivors from the wreckage took all night.”
noun
1
The act of saving someone or something from danger.
"Rescuing survivors from the wreckage took all night."
How to use rescuing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of carrying out a rescue.
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Word forms
- Plural
- rescuings
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_____ survivors from the wreckage took all night.
Rhymes for rescuing
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What does “rescuing” mean?
The word “rescuing” means the act of saving someone or something from danger. In plain terms, the act or process of carrying out a rescue.
How do you use “rescuing” in a sentence?
Here is “rescuing” used in a sentence: “Rescuing survivors from the wreckage took all night.”
What part of speech is “rescuing”?
“Rescuing” is a noun.
Is “rescuing” a common word?
“Rescuing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
