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buoy in Latin

buoy in Latin is attollo — buoy means a floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

buoy in Latin

attollo
noun
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

What does "buoy" mean?

  1. noun A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.
    "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy."
  2. verb To keep something floating, or to lift someone's spirits or confidence.
    "Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits."

buoy in a sentence

  • The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy.
  • A red buoy marked the edge of the swimming area.
  • Good news about the harvest buoyed the farmers' spirits.
  • Strong export figures buoyed the local economy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buoy" in Latin?

"buoy" in Latin is attollo. buoy means: A floating marker anchored in water to warn of danger, mark a channel, or show a location.

How do you use "buoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The sailors steered carefully around the warning buoy." In Latin, "buoy" is attollo.

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