LIFEBOAT


Meaning of LIFEBOAT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ laɪfboʊt ]

( lifeboats)

1.

A lifeboat is a medium-sized boat that is sent out from a port or harbour in order to rescue people who are in danger at sea.

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2.

A lifeboat is a small boat that is carried on a ship, which people on the ship use to escape when the ship is in danger of sinking.

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