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breeches buoy
Definition: a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
Definition: a ring lifebuoy, fitted with canvas breeches, rigged between ship and shore, for rescuing seamen when a ship is in danger of breaking up; also used for transferring people from ship to ship at sea