BREECHES BUOY
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Breeches Buoy.
Breeches Buoy - as a noun
A life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
Example Sentences
"The sailors were rescued using the breeches buoy."
"The Coast Guard deployed the breeches buoy to rescue the stranded swimmer."
"The lifeguards were trained in using the breeches buoy for water rescues."
"The crew practiced setting up the breeches buoy apparatus during their training."
"In the maritime emergency, the ship's captain ordered the crew to prepare the breeches buoy."