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lifeboat

/ˈlaɪfbɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does lifeboat mean?

noun

A boat carried on a ship or a coastal station for rescuing people from the sea in emergency situations. A situation or period of great difficulty or danger.

Example

"The crew launched the lifeboat to rescue the stranded sailors."

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