lifeboat
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪf.boʊt/
Definition
A small, buoyant vessel designed specifically for rescuing people from a ship in distress.
Examples
The captain inspected every lifeboat to ensure they were fully equipped with emergency supplies.
They practiced a drill where everyone had to find their assigned lifeboat in case of an emergency.
After the collision, the crew successfully lowered the lifeboat into the freezing water.
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