life buoy
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Definition
Noun: A life buoy is a life-saving device designed to keep a person afloat in water. It is typically a ring made of buoyant material that can be thrown to someone in distress.
Usage
A life buoy is used in maritime emergencies to provide immediate flotation assistance. It is often stored on ships, docks, or beaches.
Examples
- The sailor quickly threw the life buoy to the man who had fallen overboard.
- Coast guard regulations require a life buoy to be placed at regular intervals along the pier.
- The bright orange life buoy is clearly visible in the water.
Advanced Usage
- "To deploy a life buoy": To throw or place a life buoy into the water for use.
- The crew was trained to deploy a life buoy within seconds of a "man overboard" alarm.
- "Life buoy station": A designated location where life buoys are stored and ready for use.
- Please familiarize yourself with the nearest life buoy station when on deck.
Variants and Related Words
- Life preserver (noun): A general term for any device designed to save a person from drowning. A life buoy is one type of life preserver.
- Life ring (noun): Another common name for a life buoy, emphasizing its ring shape.
- Buoyancy aid (noun): A broader category of equipment that provides buoyancy, which may include life buoys.
Synonyms
- Life ring
- Life preserver (in this specific form)
- Rescue buoy
Related Phrases
- "To throw someone a life buoy": Literally, to throw the device. Figuratively, to provide crucial help to someone in a difficult situation.
- His friend's loan was like throwing him a life buoy when his business was failing.
Noun
- a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material