extrication

Meanings

• verb

  The act of freeing someone or something from a difficult or dangerous situation.

  - "The firefighters performed an extrication on the trapped driver."
  - "The team worked together to execute a successful extrication during the rescue mission."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extrication
creation , station , nation

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Variants

List of all variants of extrication that leads to same result
extricable , extricate , extricated , extricates , extricating , extrication , extrications

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'extrahere' meaning 'to draw out'.

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Trivia

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1. Extrication is a crucial skill for emergency responders and is often practiced through drills and simulations.

2. The term 'extrication' is also used in the context of dental procedures, such as extracting a tooth.

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Related Concepts

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1. rescue: The action of saving someone from harm or danger.

2. emergency services: Organizations and services that provide assistance during emergencies, such as police, fire department, and ambulance services.

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Culture

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Extrication is a common term used in emergency services, particularly in the context of rescue operations. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of freeing oneself from difficult or challenging situations.

How to Memorize "extrication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of freeing someone from a dangerous situation, such as pulling them out of a burning building or cutting them free from a car accident.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extrication' with the idea of rescue and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Extrication' - 'E' for 'act of' and 'X' for 'freeing'.

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