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BREECHES BUOY

\bɹˈiːt͡ʃɪz bˈɔ͡ɪ], \bɹˈiːt‍ʃɪz bˈɔ‍ɪ], \b_ɹ_ˈiː_tʃ_ɪ_z b_ˈɔɪ]\

Definitions of BREECHES BUOY

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a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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