life buoy

Other forms: life buoys

Definitions of life buoy
  1. noun
    a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
    synonyms: life belt, life ring, lifesaver
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    types:
    breeches buoy
    a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
    type of:
    flotation device, life preserver, preserver
    rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
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