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What is the noun for lifesaver?

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lifeguard
  1. (uncommon) A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.
  2. (chiefly US) An attendant, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.
  3. A lifesaver.
  4. (rail transport) A sturdy metal bracket fixed in front of each of the leading wheels of a train to deflect small objects away from the wheels to prevent derailment.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “The lifeguard kept a watchful eye on the swimmers at the crowded beach, ready to respond to any water-related emergencies.”
      “Edward Ryan Aikau was a Hawaiian surfer, lifeguard and legend that dedicated his life to the ocean and ocean safety.”
      “Interventions tested ranged from lifeguard training and printed materials to warning signage.”
lifesaver
  1. Someone or something that saves lives.
  2. (figuratively) Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “Always swim in view of a lifesaver at the beach or public pool so they can help you if necessary.”
      “My Kid-Kit has been a real lifesaver more than once. It's just the thing for a rainy, dismal day.”
      “So last night her desperate family held a blood testing session at the Pelican Hotel to try to find Shannon's lifesaver.”
lifeguarding
  1. The occupation of a lifeguard.
  2. Examples:
    1. “A generation ago on the Massachusetts coast, lifeguarding was the be-all, end-all summer job.”
      “He loves hearing stories of when his three sons are doing stuff together, whether it's about surfing or about our lifeguarding world.”
      “The purpose of the orientation and on-going training is to test the fitness, lifeguarding and aquatic abilities of aquatic staff and volunteers.”
lifeguards
  1. plural of lifeguard
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Several people managed to alert the lifeguards, who brought Davis to safety.”
      “He said, however, the department would review wages for contract lifeguards next summer.”
      “One of our favorite spots is Lodi Lake, which has a well-run public beach, lifeguards, and a wading pool for kids.”
lifesavers
  1. plural of lifesaver
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Tomatoes have had a good press, saying they are lifesavers by preventing prostate cancer.”
      “That's a staggering 300 lifesavers rolling up their sleeves every day in order to touch someone else's life.”
      “Nominees might be heroic lifesavers who have put themselves in danger to help somebody else.”
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