(British) A buoyant object (most commonly torus-shaped) that is used as a life-saving device by keeping a person afloat.
A spherical life buoy having an air chamber formed therein, an entrance opening communicating with the interior of said life buoy, air inlet and exhaust pipes extending exteriorly therof, a perforated housing for each of said pipes, a do…
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(British, metaphoric) Something that rescues one from difficulties.
At least four approved ring life buoys shall be placed on each manned platform.
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