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Moderatesave
The correct spelling is save.
How to pronounce save
/seɪv/
nounIPA: /seɪv/
Say it like: Sav-e
The correct spelling is save. In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring. For example: "The goaltender made a great save."
Usage Examples
“The goaltender made a great save.”
“Jones retired seven to earn the save.”
“The giant wrestler continued to beat down his smaller opponent, until several wrestlers ran in for the save.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
- 2.When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.
- 3.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.
- 4.The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.
- 5.A saving throw.
verb
- 1.To prevent harm or difficulty.
- 2.To put aside, to avoid.
preposition
- 1.Except; with the exception of.
conjunction
- 1.Unless; except
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