life-buoy
See also: lifebuoy and life buoy
English
Alternative forms
- lifebuoy
Etymology
life + buoy
Noun
life-buoy (plural life-buoys)
- (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
- life preserver (US)
- life ring
Related terms
- life jacket
Translations
life preserver — see life preserver