Definitions

1. noun

A person who rescues people or animals from a difficult or dangerous situation.

“The rescuer arrived at the accident scene just in time to pull the driver from the wreckage.”

2. verb

to rescue someone or something from a difficult or dangerous situation.

“The fire department had to rescue the family trapped in their burning house.”

3. noun

A person who saves people or animals from harm or danger, especially in a heroic or dramatic way.

“The rescuer was hailed as a hero for saving the child from the fast-moving river.”