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lifesaver

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪfseɪvə(r)/
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Definition of lifesaver

noun

  • 1 informal a thing that saves one from serious difficulty:a microwave could be a lifesaver this Christmas
  • 2 (also surf lifesaver) Australian/NZ a lifeguard working on a beach.

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