life-buoy

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See also: lifebuoy and life buoy

English

English Wikipedia has an article on:

Lifebuoy

Alternative forms

lifebuoy

Etymology

life +‎ buoy

Noun

life-buoy (plural life-buoys)

(British) A torus-shaped object of low enough density to keep a person afloat; it is usually worn by slipping the head, shoulders, and arms through it.

Synonyms

life preserver (US)
life ring

Related terms

life jacket

Translations

life preserver — see life preserver

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