rescued; rescuing
Definition of rescue
: to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver
They were rescued from the burning building by firefighters. … a volunteer group that rescues and nurtures injured and orphaned wildlife … — Australian Geographic (figurative) … the acanthus leaf into which the light fixture on the hall ceiling is set was rescued from a curbside trash heap.— Barbara Deane
: such as
a
: to take (someone, such as a prisoner) forcibly from custody
b
: to recover (something, such as a prize) by force
c
: to deliver (a place under siege) by armed force
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The first known use of rescue was in the 14th century
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