life raftnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlaɪf ˌrɑːft/us/ˈlaɪf ˌræft/a type of boat that is carried on a large ship and is used in emergencies, for example when the ship is sinking, to take people to safety
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Boats & sailing craft
- buoy
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- catamaran
- cruiser
- dugout
- gondola
- kayak
- longboat
- motorboat
- narrowboat
- outboard motor
- pedal boat
- riverboat
- rowing boat
- sailing boat
- sampan
- speedboat
- trimaran
- windsurfer
- yacht
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