Lifeboat
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/
Lifeboat (noun)
- A small boat used to save people from a sinking ship.
- 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