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buoy

/ˈbɔɪ/ /ˈbu.i/

Meanings
noun
A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.

Examples :

"The sailboat captain used the buoy to guide the boat into the harbor. "
nautical ocean sailing environment sign place vehicle

Related Words

Illustration confidence

confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration enthusiasm

enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

Illustration maintain

maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

Illustration lifeguard

lifeguard noun

/ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/ /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːrd/

A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.

"The king's lifeguard stood vigilantly at the palace entrance. "

Illustration sailboat

sailboat noun

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

A boat propelled by a sail.

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

Illustration currents

currents noun

/ˈkɜːrənts/ /ˈkɜːrəns/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

"Sentence: Strong ocean currents can make swimming dangerous. "

Illustration preserver

preserver noun

/prɪˈzɜːrv/ /priˈzɜːrv/

One who preserves.

"My grandmother is a dedicated preserver of family history, carefully collecting old photos and stories. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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navigational adjective

/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃənəl/ /ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃənəl/

Pertaining to navigation.

"The navigational charts were helpful for finding the best route to Grandma's house. "

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struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

Illustration location

location noun

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

A particular point or place in physical space.

"The location of the school library is on the second floor. "

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indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."