Buoying

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪɪŋ/

Buoying (noun)

  1. The act of helping something float or stay up in water.
  2. The act of making someone feel more confident or hopeful.

Examples

  • The buoying helped the boat stay steady in rough water.
  • The buoying under the platform reduced the strain on the frame.

Buoying (verb)

  1. To help something stay on the surface of water by using a floating object or force.
  2. To make a person feel better, stronger, or more willing to continue.

Examples

  • The strong rope is buoying the boat until help arrives.
  • The air in the tank is buoying the raft above the waves.