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buoy

The correct spelling is buoy.

How to pronounce buoy

noun

IPA: /ˈbɔɪ/

Say it like: Buoee

The correct spelling is buoy. A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel. For example: "to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel"

Usage Examples

to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel

Buoyed by the huge success, they announced two other projects.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
  2. 2.A life-buoy; a life preserver.

verb

  1. 1.To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
  2. 2.To support or maintain at a high level.
  3. 3.To mark with a buoy.
  4. 4.To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.

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