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stretcher-bearer

Definition:

A stretcher-bearer is a person responsible for carrying injured or wounded individuals on a stretcher, typically in emergency situations or medical facilities.

Noun

Sense 1:

A person who transports injured or wounded individuals on a stretcher.

During the war, the courageous stretcher-bearers risked their lives to rescue the wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

Sense 2:

A member of a medical team or organization assigned to carry stretchers and provide immediate assistance during emergencies.

The skilled stretcher-bearers quickly arrived at the scene of the accident to rescue the injured victims.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or characteristic of stretcher-bearers.

The stretcher-bearer team showed commendable dedication while providing aid to the injured.

Verb

Sense 1:

To act as a stretcher-bearer; to carry or transport someone on a stretcher.

The brave individuals volunteered to stretcher-bearer their injured comrade to safety.