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Meaning of Heimlich | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A surname from German.
  2. Heimlich maneuver.

Examples

“They choke to death on water. […] Four Heimlichs take ten seconds to perform and anyone can do them. The Red Cross adopted the Heimlich.”
“Having never done a Heimlich on a dog myself, I have no way to know for sure. THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER The Heimlich for a Small Dog 1. Lay the dog on her side on a flat, hard surface.[…]”
“- Demonstrate finger sweeps - Explain the use of the Heimlich on infants - Explain the use of the Heimlich on children - Explain the use of the Heimlich on pregnant patients[…]”
“He's choking, I think I yelled, help me turn him on his side. And I thumped him on the back and pushed up into his belly but we couldn't get our arms [around...] I would have stopped him, whacked him on the back, tried several Heimlichs on [him...]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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