breeches buoy

breech·es bu·oy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brich-iz, bree-chiz boo-ee, boi]
- /ˈbrɪtʃ ɪz, ˈbri tʃɪz ˈbu i, bɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brich-iz, bree-chiz boo-ee, boi]
- /ˈbrɪtʃ ɪz, ˈbri tʃɪz ˈbu i, bɔɪ/

Definitions of breeches buoy words

noun breeches buoy a ring-shaped life buoy with a support in the form of a pair of short breeches, in which a person is suspended for safe transfer from a ship 3
noun breeches buoy a device for rescuing people at sea, consisting of a piece of strong canvas with leg holes suspended from a life preserver that is run along a rope from ship to shore or to another ship 3
noun breeches buoy a rescue device consisting of a life buoy from which is suspended a canvas sling, similar in form to a pair of breeches, in which shipwrecked or disabled persons are hauled from a vessel to the shore or to another vessel by means of a rope and pulley between them. 1
noun breeches buoy a ring lifebuoy, fitted with canvas breeches, rigged between ship and shore, for rescuing seamen when a ship is in danger of breaking up; also used for transferring people from ship to ship at sea. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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