life belt

life belt

n. A life preserver worn like a belt.

life belt

n1. (Nautical Terms) a ring filled with buoyant material or air, used to keep a person afloat when in danger of drowning

life′ belt`

n. a beltlike life preserver. [1855–60]

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Noun	1.	life belt - belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurtsafety belt, safety harnessbelt - a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"seat belt, seatbelt - a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident
	2.	life belt - a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant materiallife buoy, life ring, lifesaverbreeches buoy - a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a shipflotation device, life preserver, preserver - rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

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