Lifebuoy: meaning, definitions and examples
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lifebuoy
[ ˈlaɪfˌbɔɪ ]
safety equipment
A lifebuoy is a floating device designed to save someone from drowning in water. It is usually a ring-shaped buoy made of foam or other buoyant material. Lifebuoys are commonly found on boats, beaches, and swimming pools.
Synonyms
floatation device, life preserver, life ring
Examples of usage
- The lifeguard threw the lifebuoy to the struggling swimmer.
- When sailing, it's important to have a lifebuoy on board in case of emergencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "lifebuoy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bóia de salvamento
🇮🇳 जीवन रक्षक यंत्र
🇩🇪 Rettungsring
🇮🇩 pelampung keselamatan
🇺🇦 рятувальний круг
🇵🇱 koło ratunkowe
🇯🇵 救命ブイ
🇫🇷 bouée de sauvetage
🇪🇸 salvavidas
🇹🇷 can simidi
🇰🇷 구명부표
🇸🇦 طوق النجاة
🇨🇿 záchranný kruh
🇸🇰 záchranný kruh
🇨🇳 救生圈
🇸🇮 rešilni obroč
🇮🇸 björgunarhringur
🇰🇿 құтқару шеңбері
🇬🇪 საფეხბურთო რგოლი
🇦🇿 həyat halqası
🇲🇽 salvavidas
Word origin
The word 'lifebuoy' originated in the 17th century, combining 'life' and 'buoy'. The concept of life-saving devices at sea has been around for centuries, but the modern lifebuoy as we know it today was developed in the 19th century. It has since become a standard safety measure on water vessels and beaches around the world.
See also: afterlife, alive, life, lifeless, lifelessly, lifelessness, lifeline, lifelong, lifemode, lifesaver, lifespan, lifestyle, lifetime, lifeway.