lifeboat
Translation
rescue boat, emergency boat
Examples
They launched the lifeboat to rescue the sailors.
They launched the lifeboat to rescue the sailors.
Everyone must know where the lifeboats are on a ship.
Everyone must know where the lifeboats are on a ship.
Grammar Patterns
a lifeboat They launched the lifeboat to rescue the sailors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rescue boat, dinghy
Etymology
A compound of 'life' and 'boat'. A boat used for saving lives at sea.
Memory Tips
A very straightforward compound word. It's a 'boat' for saving your 'life'.