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Meaning of breeches buoy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

breeches part breeches role breeches-flower breechesmaker Breeching breechlessness

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