nun buoy

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Definition Noun : A type of navigational buoy : A "nun buoy" is a buoy, typically used in maritime navigation, that has a conical shape above the waterline. It is often used in a system with other buoy types (like can buoys) to mark the sides of a navigable channel. Usage Examples Noun : The sailors steered to starboard, keeping the red nun buoy on their right side. A nun buoy marks the edge of...