life cot en · NOUN
Etymology
From life + cot; compare lifejacket, life raft etc.
Meanings
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An inflatable cot for babies for use in an emergency such as evacuation from an aeroplane onto water.
Life cots for very small babies are also available.
1990, Mary Edwards, Elwyn Edwards, The aircraft cabin: managing the human factors:[…] life rafts, life cots, standby (spare) instruments, fire blankets, an axe, smoke hoods, fire detectors, smoke detectors, de-icing devices, aircraft avoidance equipment […]
2003, Keith Godfrey, Gordon Redrup, Flying Without Fear, page 36:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| life cots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |