Rescue vehicle: meaning, definitions and examples

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rescue vehicle

 

[ ˈrɛs.kjuː ˈviːɪkəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency vehicle

A rescue vehicle is a specialized vehicle used for transporting people or animals to safety in emergency situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or medical emergencies. These vehicles are equipped with tools and equipment specifically designed to assist in rescue operations.

Synonyms

ambulance, emergency vehicle, rescue truck

Examples of usage

  • The rescue vehicle arrived at the scene of the accident within minutes.
  • The rescue vehicle was able to navigate through the debris to reach the stranded hikers.
  • The rescue vehicle transported the injured climber to the nearest hospital.
  • The rescue vehicle's sirens and lights alerted everyone to make way for it.
  • The rescue vehicle's crew worked tirelessly to save the trapped dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "rescue vehicle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veículo de resgate

🇮🇳 बचाव वाहन

🇩🇪 Rettungsfahrzeug

🇮🇩 kendaraan penyelamat

🇺🇦 рятувальний транспорт

🇵🇱 pojazd ratunkowy

🇯🇵 救助車両

🇫🇷 véhicule de secours

🇪🇸 vehículo de rescate

🇹🇷 kurtarma aracı

🇰🇷 구조 차량

🇸🇦 مركبة الإنقاذ

🇨🇿 záchranné vozidlo

🇸🇰 záchranné vozidlo

🇨🇳 救援车辆

🇸🇮 reševalno vozilo

🇮🇸 björgunarbíll

🇰🇿 құтқару көлігі

🇬🇪 სამაშველო მანქანა

🇦🇿 xilasetmə maşını

🇲🇽 vehículo de rescate

Etymology

The term 'rescue vehicle' originated from the combination of 'rescue' and 'vehicle'. The concept of dedicated vehicles for rescue operations dates back to the early 20th century, with the introduction of ambulances and fire trucks. These specialized vehicles have since evolved to meet the demands of modern emergency response systems, providing crucial assistance in saving lives during emergencies.