SAVE

noun

1. In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
2. When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.
3. A point in a professional wrestling match when one or more wrestlers run to the ring to aid a fellow wrestler who is being beaten.

verb

1. To prevent harm or difficulty.
2. To put aside, to avoid.

preposition

1. Except; with the exception of.