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Lifeboat Definition & Meaning

lifeboat
noun
  1. a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship

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Frequently asked questions

What does lifeboat mean?
a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
What part of speech is lifeboat?
Lifeboat is a noun.

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