Lifeboat

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/

Lifeboat (noun)

  1. A small boat used to save people from a sinking ship.
  2. A group that helps people in danger at sea.

Examples

  • The lifeboat was launched to save the stranded sailors.
  • Passengers climbed into the lifeboat during the emergency.

Common collocations: launch a lifeboat, board a lifeboat, lifeboat drill, support the lifeboat, join the lifeboat