life vest

/laɪf vɛst/
/laɪf vɛst/
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Other forms: life vests

Definitions of life vest
  1. noun
    life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
    synonyms: cork jacket, life jacket
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    types:
    Mae West, air jacket
    an inflatable life jacket
    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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