SAVE
/seɪv/
7
Scrabble
8
WWF
S(1) A(1) V(4) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/seɪv/
noun
- In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.“The goaltender made a great save.”
- When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.“Jones retired seven to earn the save.”
- 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.“The giant wrestler continued to beat down his smaller opponent, until several wrestlers ran in for the save.”
verb
- To prevent harm or difficulty.
- To put aside, to avoid.
preposition
- Except; with the exception of.
conjunction
- Unless; except
Source: Wiktionary
