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lifesaver vs breeches buoy

breeches buoy vs lifesaver

lifesaver and breeches buoy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lifesaver Yes No No No
breeches buoy Yes No No No
As nouns, breeches buoy is a hyponym of lifesaver; that is, breeches buoy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lifesaver:
  • lifesaver: a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
  • breeches buoy: a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
lifesaver (noun) breeches buoy (noun)
a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
Difference between lifesaver and breeches buoy

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