pararescue

par·a·res·cue

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-res-kyoo]
- /ˈpær əˌrɛs kyu/
- /pˈarərˌeskjuː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-res-kyoo]
- /ˈpær əˌrɛs kyu/

Definitions of pararescue word

noun pararescue a rescue, as of persons caught in a disaster, accomplished by parachutists. 1
noun pararescue the rescue of a person or persons from a dangerous situation by parachutists 0

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Origin of pararescue

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; para-3 + rescue

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Parts of speech for Pararescue

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pararescue popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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