ring buoy

Thrown flotation device

A ring buoy is a circular flotation device thrown to someone in the water, typically bright orange or red with a rope attached.

Standard equipment on boats and near pools, it allows a struggling swimmer to grab hold and be pulled to safety.

Also called a life ring or life buoy.

Related

drowning · man overboard · orange · throw · throw line · rope · pool · swimming pool · deck · ship deck · overboard · coast guard · safety · water · open water · preserver · toss · grab

Opposites
function/purpose in water

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Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G