flotation device

flotation device

n. A life preserver.

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flotation device - rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowninglife preserver, preserverfloat - something that floats on the surface of waterlife buoy, life ring, lifesaver, life belt - a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant materialcork jacket, life jacket, life vest - life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable designrescue equipment - equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergencywater wings - a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim