Meaning Of The Word Lifeboat

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lifeboat
countable noun: A lifeboat is a medium-sized boat that is sent out from a port or harbour in order to rescue people who are in danger at sea.
countable noun: A lifeboat is a small boat that is carried on a ship, which people on the ship use to escape when the ship is in danger of sinking.

lifeboat in American English
a strong, seaworthy boat kept in readiness on the shore for use in rescuing people in danger of drowning
noun: a double-ended ship's boat, constructed, mounted, and provisioned so as to be readily able to rescue and maintain persons from a sinking vessel

lifeboat in British English
noun: a boat, propelled by oars or a motor, used for rescuing people at sea, escaping from a sinking ship, etc

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