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单词 life buoy
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life buoy


life buoy

n. A buoyant device, such as a cork or polystyrene ring, for keeping a person afloat in water.

life buoy

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lifebuoy

n (Nautical Terms) any of various kinds of buoyant device for keeping people afloat in an emergency

life′ bu`oy


n. any of various buoyant devices for supporting a person fallen into the water. [1795–1805]
Thesaurus
Noun1.life buoy - a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant materiallife buoy - a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant materiallife ring, lifesaver, life beltbreeches buoy - a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a shipflotation device, life preserver, preserver - rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

life buoy


life buoy

any of various kinds of buoyant device for keeping people afloat in an emergency

life buoy


Related to life buoy: lifeboat, ring buoy
  • noun

Synonyms for life buoy

noun a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material

Synonyms

  • life ring
  • lifesaver
  • life belt

Related Words

  • breeches buoy
  • flotation device
  • life preserver
  • preserver
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