rapidsaver
nounUK /ˈræpɪdˌseɪvə/
US /ˈræpɪdˌseɪvər/
A rapidsaver is a person or thing that saves people from fast, dangerous river water.
The rapidsaver threw a rope to the swimmer caught in the rushing river.
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2. A device or rope used to pull someone out of fast-moving water.
They kept a rapidsaver on the raft in case anyone fell in.
3. A guide who helps boats pass safely through rough river sections.
The rapidsaver led the kayaks around the biggest rocks.
4. A nickname for a strong swimmer trained in river rescue.
Our camp counselor is a real rapidsaver on the river trips.