Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,527,786,643 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

life buoy

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.03 sec.
life buoy
n.
A buoyant device, such as a cork or polystyrene ring, for keeping a person afloat in water.
life buoy
Noun
a buoyant device to keep people afloat in an emergency
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.life buoylife buoy - a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
life ring, lifesaver, life belt
breeches buoy - a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
flotation device, life preserver, preserver - rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
Translations
life buoy life n → Rettungsring m
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
On the cover of their April 21 issue, the editors of The Economist featured a ripped, buff, Baywatchesque Alan Greenspan plunging through knee-deep seawater in a bathing suit and tank top, with a life buoy in hand and a whistle dangling around his neck.
Oracle at the Fed by Lozada, Carlos / Commonweal
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.