life jackets
Wearable water safety
Life jackets is the plural of life jacket, a buoyant vest worn to keep a person afloat in water.
Standard safety equipment on boats and aircraft, life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious wearer face-up.
The flight attendant demonstrated how to inflate the life jackets.
Also called life vests or personal flotation devices.
Serious sudden danger
- rescueSave from harm
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- lifesavingPreserving human existence
- protectionGuarding against harm
precaution · required · regulation · Coast Guard · approved · certified · mandatory · inspection
Ability to stay afloat
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- personal flotation deviceWearable buoyancy aid
- buoyantAble to float
- inflatableExpandable by air
foam · neoprene · waterproof · displacement · upthrust · self-righting · bladder · CO2 cartridge
Casting back light
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- orangeCitrus with segments
yellow · signal · beacon · whistle · strobe · locator · search and rescue · conspicuous
Frame-and-prong fastener
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- zipperToothed closure device
- adjustableAble to be changed
- snugComfortably close-fitting
sizing · infant · child · adult · plus-size · torso · secure · fastener
Watercraft recreation
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
paddleboarding · yacht · motorboat · dinghy · rowboat · pontoon · jetski · ferry
Collective fund or basin
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- divingEntering water deliberately
- treading waterStaying afloat vertically
- non-swimmerOne lacking aquatic ability
beginner · lessons · instructor · swim training · wading · open water
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- rescueSave from harm
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- lifesavingPreserving human existence
protection · precaution · required · regulation · Coast Guard · approved · certified · mandatory · inspection · compliance
flotation
Ability to stay afloat
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- personal flotation deviceWearable buoyancy aid
- buoyantAble to float
inflatable · foam · neoprene · waterproof · displacement · upthrust · self-righting · bladder · CO2 cartridge · buoyancy aid
reflective
Casting back light
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- high-visibilityEasily seen from distance
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
orange · yellow · signal · beacon · whistle · strobe · locator · search and rescue · conspicuous · tape
buckle
Frame-and-prong fastener
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- zipperToothed closure device
- adjustableAble to be changed
snug · sizing · infant · child · adult · plus-size · torso · secure · fastener · vest
boating
Watercraft recreation
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
rafting · paddleboarding · yacht · motorboat · dinghy · rowboat · pontoon · jetski · ferry · cruise
pool
Collective fund or basin
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- divingEntering water deliberately
- treading waterStaying afloat vertically
non-swimmer · beginner · lessons · instructor · swim training · wading · open water
- kids fishingfishing poles, bobbers, bait, hooks, worms
- river adventureswhitewater rafting, rafting, kayak rentals, canoe rentals, canoeing
- safety measureshandwashing, backup plan, fire prevention, fire drills, escape route
- water safetylifeguards, CPR, rescue tube, drowning prevention, swim lessons
- lifesaverslifeguards, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, nurses
- seamanshipseamanship, steering, anchoring, navigation, chartwork
life jacketsweight belts
Worn lead for submersion
weights · cement shoes · lead weights · concrete shoes · anchors