lifeboat
Translation
lifeboat
Examples
Passengers hurried to the lifeboats.
Passengers hurried to the lifeboats.
The lifeboat was launched to rescue the sailors.
The lifeboat was launched to rescue the sailors.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lifeboat a boat for saving lives Passengers hurried to the lifeboats.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rescue boat, dinghy
Etymology
From 'life' + 'boat'. A boat used to save lives, especially from a sinking ship.
Memory Tips
A very straightforward compound word. It's a 'boat' for saving your 'life'.