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breeches buoy::noun | Spocien Dictionary

breeches buoy
noun
/'brɪʧɪz_'bui/
a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
Type Words
Type of life belt, life buoy, life ring, lifesaver

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breeches buoy
The March 28 Dispatch said four crewmen made it to safety in the breeches buoy.
From the inrich.com
A breeches buoy was attached to the rope, and all those aboard the ship were able to get across to the shore.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Rescuers retrieved the rope and attached a breeches buoy, canvas pants with a circular life preserver at the waist carried along the rope by a pulley.
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