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

Derived forms: breeches buoys

Type of: life belt, life buoy, life ring, lifesaver

Encyclopedia: Breeches buoy

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