pararescue

noun, para·res·cue often attributive \ˈpa-rə-ˌres-(ˌ)kyü\

Definition of PARARESCUE

: a search and rescue mission by specially trained personnel who can parachute to the site <a pararescue team>

— para·res·cue·man \-ˌman, -mən\ noun

— para·res·cu·er \-ər\ noun

1948

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