A large wide board similar to a surfboard used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rescuer (usually a lifeguard) paddling using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps along the sides to hold onto.

plural of rescue therapy

Synonym of salvage therapy

A tall grass (Bromus catharticus) somewhat resembling chess, cultivated for hay and forage in the southern United States.

(chiefly Britain) A homeless, lost or abandoned dog which has been, or will be, re-homed by an animal rescue centre or charity; a rescued dog

An effort to save persons whose locations are not precisely known from hazardous situations. / The emergency service that performs or coordinates such efforts.

plural of search and rescue

plural of rescue mission

(literally) A mission, operation to reach and rescue people in urgent need, as after a disaster

plural of rescue dog