Buoy

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 Nautical . a distinctively shaped and marked float, sometimes carrying a signal or signals, anchored to mark a channel, anchorage, navigational hazard, etc., or to provide a mooring place away from the shore. 1.2 a life buoy. 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 to keep afloat or support by or as if by a life buoy; keep from sinking (often fol. by up ) 2.2 Nautical . to mark with a buoy or buoys. 2.3 to sustain or encourage (often fol. by up ) 3 Verb (used without object) 3.1 to float or rise by reason of lightness. 4 Synonyms 4.1 noun 4.2 verb

Noun

Nautical . a distinctively shaped and marked float, sometimes carrying a signal or signals, anchored to mark a channel, anchorage, navigational hazard, etc., or to provide a mooring place away from the shore.

a life buoy.

Verb (used with object)

to keep afloat or support by or as if by a life buoy; keep from sinking (often fol. by up )

The life jacket buoyed her up until help arrived.

Nautical . to mark with a buoy or buoys.

to sustain or encourage (often fol. by up )

Her courage was buoyed by the doctor's assurances.

Verb (used without object)

to float or rise by reason of lightness.

Synonyms

noun

beacon , drift , float , guide , marker , signal

verb

bolster , prop , support , uphold , animate , elevate , exhilarate , flush , inspire , inspirit , lift , uplift