evacuator
/ɪˈvækjuˌeɪtər/
noun
- A person or thing that removes people from a dangerous place to a safer one.
- During the drill, the school's designated evacuator checked every classroom.
- The emergency team used a special evacuator to move patients from the burning hospital.
- The evacuator guided the last group of residents out of the flood zone.
- A device used to remove air, liquid, or waste from a container or space.
- The plumber attached an evacuator to the pipe to suck out the blockage.
- A medical evacuator helps clear fluids from a patient's airway during surgery.
- The mechanic used an evacuator to drain the old oil from the engine.
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