lifeboat
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Noun — A small boat built to rescue people from a sinking or distressed ship, or to carry passengers to safety.
How to use lifeboat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of life + boat, naming a boat built specifically to save lives.
Full origin of lifeboat →Frequently asked questions
What does “lifeboat” mean?
The word “lifeboat” means a small boat built to rescue people from a sinking or distressed ship, or to carry passengers to safety. In plain terms, a small rescue boat carried on ships in case of emergency.
How do you pronounce “lifeboat”?
“Lifeboat” is pronounced LYF-boht (/ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifeboat” in a sentence?
Here is “lifeboat” used in a sentence: “Crew members lowered the lifeboats as the ship began to list.”
What is another word for “lifeboat”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lifeboat” include quarter boat, rowboat and raft.
What part of speech is “lifeboat”?
“Lifeboat” is a noun.
Is “lifeboat” a common word?
“Lifeboat” is an uncommon word in modern English.