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Buoy Definition & Meaning

buoy
noun
  1. bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
verb
  1. float on the surface of water
  2. keep afloat; "The life vest buoyed him up"
  3. mark with a buoy

"Buoy" in song lyrics

See how buoy is used in real songs:

  • "Active duty, bit missle buoy"
    Gravediggaz f/ 4th Disciple, Beretta 9 — Nightmare in A-Minor
  • "aberporth buoy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "seachoice buoy"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with buoy

Usage tips for "buoy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does buoy mean?
bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards float on the surface of water keep afloat; "The life vest buoyed him up" mark with a buoy
What part of speech is buoy?
Buoy is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does buoy have?
Buoy has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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