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save

The correct spelling is save.

How to pronounce save

/seɪv/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
  2. 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. 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. 4.The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.
  5. 5.A saving throw.

verb

  1. 1.To prevent harm or difficulty.
  2. 2.To put aside, to avoid.

preposition

  1. 1.Except; with the exception of.

conjunction

  1. 1.Unless; except

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