breeches buoy en · NOUN
Meanings
- A ring lifebuoy, fitted with canvas breeches, rigged between ship and shore, for rescuing seamen when a ship is in danger of breaking up; also used for transferring people from ship to ship at sea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breeches buoys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |