breeches buoy

breec·hes·buoy

uncommon

noun

1.

a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship

Synonyms

breeches buoy

Related words

Broader terms

life buoy

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Grammar

noun
singular	breeches buoy
plural	breeches buoys

Nearby words

breechblock breechcloth breechclout breeched breeches breechloader breech birth breech closer breech delivery breech presentation

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