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Lifesaving

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of life-saving. alt-of, alternative, uncommon

    "The lifesaving surgery is expensive, but so is a funeral."

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of saving a life, especially from drowning. uncountable

    "I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception."

  2. 2
    saving the lives of drowning persons wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From life + saving.

Etymology 2

From life + saving.

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