lifeboat
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/ˈlaɪfbəʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪfbəʊt/
A boat used to save people who are in danger in the water.
A lifeboat quickly arrived to rescue the passengers.
A small boat that is kept on a larger ship to help people escape if there is an emergency at sea.
The lifeboat was launched as soon as the captain realized they were sinking.