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lifeboat

life·boat [ lf bt ] (plural life·boats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. boat used in emergencies: a small boat kept on the deck or railings of a larger ship, for use if the ship has to be abandoned

2. rescue boat: a boat used for rescuing people from ships in trouble at sea

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