1. saving someone or something from danger, harm, or an unpleasant situation
Usage: present participle of rescue

1. the act of saving someone or something from danger or harm
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The firefighters are rescuing people from the burning building.
• She spent her weekend rescuing stray cats from the shelter.
• The coast guard is rescuing the sailors from the sinking ship.
• Rescuing the hostages required careful planning.
• He dedicated his life to rescuing endangered wildlife.
• The rescuing of the miners took twelve hours.
• They are rescuing old furniture and restoring it.