bell buoy

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bell buoy

A bell buoy rings as waves gently rock it in the harbor.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A buoy with a bell on it: A type of navigational buoy that is fitted with a bell. The bell is typically rung by the motion of the waves to warn ships of hazards like shoals or rocks.
Usage
  • The term "bell buoy" is used to specify a particular kind of audible buoy. It is a compound noun.
  • It is used in maritime contexts to describe a specific aid to navigation.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The ship's captain heard the faint clanging of the bell buoy through the fog.
    • Sailors rely on the sound from a bell buoy to avoid the reef at night.
Advanced Usage
  • "To mark a channel": Bell buoys are often placed to mark the edges of safe shipping channels.
    • A series of bell buoys marks the channel into the harbor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gong buoy (n): A similar navigational buoy that uses one or more gongs instead of a bell.
  • Whistle buoy (n): A buoy that produces sound with a whistle.
  • Lighted buoy (n): A buoy equipped with a light, often used in conjunction with sound signals.
Synonyms
  • Audible buoy: A general term for any buoy that produces sound.
  • Signal buoy: A buoy that provides a signal (visual or audible) to mariners.
Related Phrases
  • Nautical aid to navigation: The formal category to which a bell buoy belongs.
  • Fog signal: A bell buoy can act as a fog signal when visibility is poor.
bell buoy

A bell buoy rings as waves gently rock it in the harbor.

Noun
  1. a buoy with a bell on it

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