Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stretcher
noun
/ˈstrɛtʃər/
Definition
A device used for carrying a person who is ill, injured, or unable to walk.
Examples
- After the accident, the paramedics placed him on a stretcher to transport him to the hospital.
- The hikers used a stretcher to carry their injured friend down the mountain safely.
- The stretcher was made of lightweight material, making it easy to carry.
Meaning
A stretcher is typically a bed or frame used for transporting patients in medical emergencies or during rescue operations.
Synonyms
- litter
- gurney
- bed
