Meaning of the word extrication in English

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extrication

US /ˌek.strəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌek.strəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act of removing something or someone from a place or setting them free with difficulty:

Example:
Specially trained firefighters perform vehicle extrications (= helping people out of damaged vehicles).
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