lifeboat

noun

Definition of lifeboatnext
as in longboat

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Recent Examples of lifeboat According to a 60-page investigative dossier obtained by The Guardian, Dayana and Williams tried to board a lifeboat on the port side of Deck 4 but were unable to find space. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Meanwhile, Schettino boarded a lifeboat and abandoned the cruise ship. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 These feature deep-V hulls designed to cut through coastal chop and remain watertight and self-righting like a lifeboat. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 Little wonder, then, that when the Knicks and Victor Wembanyama offered a feel-good lifeboat in the ongoing NBA Finals, so many sports fans hopped aboard. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifeboat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeboat
  1. longboat
  2. yawl
  3. barge
  4. cutter
  5. tender
  6. riverboat
  7. auxiliary
  8. keel
Noun
  • Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of longboat
Noun
  • The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Definition of yawl
Noun
  • According to court records, Lopez Insua was piloting a 25-foot (8-meter) tugboat pushing a construction barge across Biscayne Bay on July 28, 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • According to prosecutors, Insua was operating a tugboat pushing a barge loaded with construction debris, while a deckhouse and crane obstructed his view ahead.
    — Bethany Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of barge
Noun
  • Thought the cutter was really good, but by far, the best his curveball and slider have been.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Future launches could carry new tools, such as a knife, a cutter, or a robotic screwdriver for more invasive servicing or repairs.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Definition of cutter
Noun
  • My mind stays close to the many tender dreams that form the foundation of grief, desire, love, and living.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Red bell peppers are filled with chicken sausage, diced tomatoes, couscous, and Monterey Jack cheese before being baked until tender and melty.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026
Definition of tender
Noun
  • The 28-foot tall, 105-foot-long Mark Twain riverboat still takes travelers through the Rivers of America today, making the loop around Tom Sawyer Island.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • This riverboat line warmly welcomes singles, with crew specially trained to ensure these travelers always feel included.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of riverboat
Noun
  • Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.
    — Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Definition of auxiliary
Noun
  • For example, without a keel or rudder, the canoes are steered by just hand blades fighting all that force.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • These include a folding keel and collapsible sensor mast, which deploy once the vehicle reaches the surface.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of keel

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