lifebelt
noun/ˈlaɪfbelt/
/ˈlaɪfbelt/
- (British English) a large ring made of material that floats well, that is used to rescue somebody who has fallen into water, to prevent them from drowningTopics Transport by waterc2
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- (North American English) a special belt worn to help somebody float in water see also life jacket, life preserver
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