life preserver

/laɪf prəˈzʌrver/
/laɪf prəˈzʌve/
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Other forms: life preservers

Definitions of life preserver
  1. noun
    rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
    synonyms: flotation device, preserver
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    life belt, life buoy, life ring, lifesaver
    a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
    cork jacket, life jacket, life vest
    life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
    water wings
    a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim
    breeches buoy
    a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
    Mae West, air jacket
    an inflatable life jacket
    type of:
    float
    something that floats on the surface of water
    rescue equipment
    equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency
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