jaws of life
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jaws of life
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By analogy with an actual jaw and the fact that this mechanical device allows the possibility of preserving the life of the victim being rescued.
noun
- Emergency rescue equipment used to open a severely damaged passenger vehicle with a strong mechanical jaw function that forcibly pushes or pulls metal components apart, to quickly and somewhat safely extricate the trapped occupants. 2005, Mary Gordon, Pearl Isn't there some machine used in car wrecks to extricate people called the jaws of life?
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noun emergency rescue equipment
| Español | mandíbulas de la vida, quijadas de la vida |
|---|---|
| Português | desencarcerador, abre-latas |
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title = {jaws of life},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/jaws%20of%20life},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
