buoying

bu·oy

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [boo-ee, boi]
- /ˈbu i, bɔɪ/
- /bɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo-ee, boi]
- /ˈbu i, bɔɪ/

Definitions of buoying word

noun buoying Nautical. a distinctively shaped and marked float, sometimes carrying a signal or signals, anchored to mark a channel, anchorage, navigational hazard, etc., or to provide a mooring place away from the shore. 1
noun buoying a life buoy. 1
verb with object buoying to keep afloat or support by or as if by a life buoy; keep from sinking (often followed by up): The life jacket buoyed her up until help arrived. 1
verb with object buoying Nautical. to mark with a buoy or buoys. 1
verb with object buoying to sustain or encourage (often followed by up): Her courage was buoyed by the doctor's assurances. 1
verb without object buoying to float or rise by reason of lightness. 1

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Origin of buoying

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English boye a float < Middle French *boie, boue(e) < Germanic; akin to beacon

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Parts of speech for Buoying

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Buoying

buoying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

buoying usage trend in Literature

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