life-buoy

See also: lifebuoy and life buoy

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

life +‎ buoy

Noun

life-buoy (plural life-buoys)

  1. (Britain) 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

Translations
life preserver — see life preserver
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