save

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Pronunciation
/seɪv/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.

Example Sentences
  • The goaltender made a great save.
2 Definition

When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.

Example Sentences
  • Jones retired seven to earn the save.
3 Definition

A point in a professional wrestling match when one or more wrestlers run to the ring to aid a fellow wrestler who is being beaten.

Example Sentences
  • The giant wrestler continued to beat down his smaller opponent, until several wrestlers ran in for the save.
4 Definition

The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.

Example Sentences
  • If you're hit by a power cut, you'll lose all of your changes since your last save.
5 Definition

A saving throw.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To prevent harm or difficulty.

2 Definition

To put aside, to avoid.

Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Unless; except

Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Except; with the exception of.