stretcher-bearer

1. 1.

   one who helps carry a stretcher

   Synonymslitter-bearer

   Broaderattendant

Questions about stretcher-bearer

What does stretcher-bearer mean?

stretcher-bearer means "one who helps carry a stretcher".

How many syllables are in stretcher-bearer?

stretcher-bearer has 4 syllables: stret-cher--bear-er. The stress falls on "stret". In IPA it is /ˈstɹɛtʃɚˈbɛɹɚ/.

What is another word for stretcher-bearer?

Close synonyms include litter-bearer. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is stretcher-bearer a common word?