1. past tense and past participle of rescue; saved from danger, harm, or an unpleasant situation

1. having been saved from danger or harm

Examples

• The firefighters rescued three people from the burning building.
• She rescued the cat from the tree.
• The rescued hikers were taken to the hospital.
• They rescued the company from bankruptcy.
• The rescued dog found a loving new home.
• Coast Guard crews rescued the stranded sailors.
• The rescued wildlife was released back into nature.