life buoys
Throwable rescue rings
Life buoys are ring-shaped flotation devices thrown to someone in the water to keep them afloat until rescue.
They're standard safety equipment on boats and near swimming areas, typically bright orange or red for visibility.
The singular is life buoy: She grabbed the life buoy and tossed it overboard.
- lifesaverEmergency rescue person
- rescueSave from harm
- ringClosed curve shape
- floatationCapacity to stay buoyant
- raftFlat water conveyance
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- lifesaverslifeguards, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, nurses
life buoysanchors
Weighted devices securing vessels
weights · sinkers · concrete shoes · lead weights · ballast
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