lifesaver

noun life·sav·er \ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər\

: something that saves a person's life

: something or someone which provides help that is badly needed

Full Definition of LIFESAVER

: one trained to save lives of drowning persons

: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need

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LIFESAVER Defined for Kids

noun life·sav·er \ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər\

: someone or something that provides greatly needed help

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