aid station
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3.2
- noun
- /eɪd ˈsteɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
puesto de socorro
- The soldiers were grateful to find an aid station equipped with medical personnel on the front lines.
- medical aid station
- fixed aid station
I leave and I didn't go to my units aid station so I had no paperwork other than I just.
- I leave and I didn't go to my units aid station so I had no paperwork other than I just.
- This whole time we had to refer to the aid stations as outbound, outbound, outbound, and this is our first inbound.
Examples
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Military and civilian helicopters are shuttling the injured to first aid stations inland, meanwhile buses are taking the stranded to disaster relief centers.
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As we approached the final aid station at mile 45, reality set in, and my left hamstring cramped.
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And this is a first aid station near the front.
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Get him to the aid station.
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I knew the next aid station was coming soon.
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I got to the next aid station and took in some liquid.
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Private physicians should report to emergency aid stations... now being set up at key sites throughout the city.
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In fact, I'm still looking for people to help out with our aid station at the Chicago Marathon.
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A First Aid station will be located on Bedford St. just north of the parade route.
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I was pouring ice down my jersey at every aid station and dumping water all over me.
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Synonyms
11
3.8
A temporary hospital near a disaster or battlefield that treats injured people
2
3.4
A place where people get quick medical help before hospital care
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5.9
A place near the front line where wounded people get first aid
How Advanced
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1.0
- Specialized
11
3.8
- Specialized
4
3.2
- Specialized
1
5.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a place where essential supplies and basic services are distributed' is directly derivable from combining 'aid' (assistance) with 'station' (a staffed place for services). This noun–noun composition is a productive, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Aid station is a simple name that shows its picture: helpers and medics at a small station giving aid to the injured, like a tent with stretchers where wounded people are treated. That's why it means 'a place for first aid' near a battle or event.