life-saving gear
nounUK /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ ɡɪə/
US /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ ɡɪr/
Things that help keep people safe and stop them from getting hurt.
The lifeguard grabbed the life-saving gear before jumping into the water.
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2. Equipment used by rescue workers to save people in danger.
Firefighters carry life-saving gear like ropes and oxygen tanks.
3. Medical tools and supplies used to treat serious injuries.
The ambulance was stocked with life-saving gear for emergencies.
4. Devices like life rafts or life rings used to help people in water.
The boat carried life-saving gear in case someone fell overboard.