An improvised maneuver carried out to prevent a person or object from harm. Most often done for small children.

Maneuver is not exclusively for dads. Can also be done by other older family members or family friends.
“I would be retarded today, if my dad hadn’t done that epic dad save near the balcony of the old apartment.”
by Troll face McGee May 9, 2021
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