Definition
- (noun) An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
- (noun) A liberation, freeing.
- (noun) The forcible ending of a siege; liberation from similar military peril “The rescue of Jerusalem was the original motive of the Crusaders”
- (noun) A special airliner flight to bring home passengers who are stranded
- (noun) A rescuee. “The dog was a rescue with some behavior issues.”
- (verb) To save from any violence, danger or evil. “The well-trained team rescued everyone after the avalanche.”
- (verb) To free or liberate from confinement or other physical restraint. “to rescue a prisoner from the enemy.”
- (verb) To recover forcibly.
- (verb) To deliver by arms, notably from a siege.
- (verb) To remove or withdraw from a state of exposure to evil and sin. “Traditionally missionaries aim to rescue many ignorant heathen souls.”
- (verb) To achieve something positive under difficult conditions.
Word stats
- Rescues contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 9.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Rescues mean?
An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
What are the anagrams of Rescues?
Valid anagrams: secures.
How many letters are in Rescues?
Rescues has 7 letters.
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