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noun
Rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning.
synonyms: life preserver, preserver.
is a specific kind of: float | rescue equipment.
is a broader term that covers: life belt, life buoy, life ring, lifesaver | cork jacket, life jacket, life vest | water wings.
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