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Rarebuoy
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.A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
- 2.A life-buoy; a life preserver.
verb
- 1.To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
- 2.To support or maintain at a high level.
- 3.To mark with a buoy.
- 4.To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.
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