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Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of salva (“to save”) + vides (“lives”).
Pronunciation
Noun
salvavides m (invariable)
- life buoy, life preserver
- Synonym: cèrcol salvavides
- (transport) cowcatcher (of a train), fender (of a tram)
- Clipping of bot salvavides (“lifeboat”).
Derived terms
Noun
salvavides m or f by sense (invariable)
- lifeguard
- Synonym: socorrista
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