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buoy·​age | \ ˈbüi‧ij, ˈbu̇i(‧i)j, ˈbȯi‧ij \
plural -s

Definition of buoyage

1a : buoys
b : a system of buoys (as for marking a channel)
2 : the fee for the use of a buoy for mooring a boat

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“Buoyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buoyage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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