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Is it used extensively by paramedics? (9)

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stretcher

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'it used extensively by paramedics?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stretcher that I've seen before include "For transport of the wounded" , "for carrying the sick" , "Carrier for injured person" , "Carrier for sick/wounded" , "It carries the wounded" .)

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