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lifebuoy

The correct spelling is lifebuoy.

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noun

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The correct spelling is lifebuoy. A buoyant object (most commonly torus-shaped) that is used as a life-saving device by keeping a person afloat;

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A buoyant object (most commonly torus-shaped) that is used as a life-saving device by keeping a person afloat;
  2. 2.(metaphoric) Something that rescues one from difficulties.

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