plural of saving throw

(transitive, role-playing games slang, nonstandard) In certain games, to successfully guard against a particular danger.

(countable) A redeeming quality or factor. / (theology) God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation.

(role-playing games) In certain games, primarily role-playing games, an effort to ward off a specific threat by rolling a die or dice and coming up with a particular number.

(intransitive) To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

Alternative spelling of facesaving

(baseball) A failure to convert a save opportunity to a save.

A type of financial institution that focuses on retail banking: savings of private depositors, payments, credits and insurances for individuals or small and medium-sized enterprises.

Alternative form of daylight saving time

(idiomatic, sometimes humorous) To rescue a person or situation from imminent danger or major failure.