rescuechair
nounUK /ˈrɛskjuːtʃɛː/
US /ˈrɛskjuːtʃɛr/
A special chair that helps people get out of a building safely when there is danger.
The firefighter used a rescuechair to carry the injured man down the stairs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chair used by lifeguards or rescue workers to watch over swimmers or a rescue area.
The lifeguard sat in the rescuechair and scanned the beach.
3. A seat on a helicopter or boat designed for rescuing people.
The helicopter's rescuechair was lowered to pick up the stranded hiker.
4. A chair with straps and handles used to move a person who cannot walk.
The nurse brought a rescuechair to help the patient leave the room.