life buoy
A 'life buoy' is an essential safety device used in water rescue operations, commonly found on ships and near bodies of water.
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Definition
B2Water Rescue
(technical)A ring-shaped flotation device used to keep a person afloat in water until rescue.
Example
- The sailor threw the life buoy to the person overboard.
- Life buoys are mandatory on all commercial ships.
C1Figurative
(figurative)Something that helps someone out of a difficult situation.
Example
- The unexpected job offer was a life buoy for him during tough times.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "life buoy":
life preserverlife raftbuoy upbuoy tenderwater wingsafety belt