bell buoy

noun

Meaning

A floating navigational marker equipped with a bell that rings automatically as the device moves with the waves.

Examples

The bell buoy provided a crucial auditory signal for sailors navigating the channel at night.
Heavy swells caused the bell buoy to ring incessantly throughout the storm.

Synonyms: marker, beacon, navigational aid, sea mark

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bell buoy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbel ˌbuːi/

Definition

A floating navigational marker equipped with a bell that rings automatically as the device moves with the waves.

Examples

The bell buoy provided a crucial auditory signal for sailors navigating the channel at night.
Heavy swells caused the bell buoy to ring incessantly throughout the storm.
We steered our boat toward the distant sound of the bell buoy.

Synonyms of bell buoy

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