Cork Jacket (Noun)
Meaning
Life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailor grabbed a cork jacket before boarding the lifeboat to ensure his safety in case the vessel capsized.
- In preparation for the kayaking trip, Emily put on her cork jacket to stay afloat if her kayak tipped over.
- The summer camp counselor checked that each child was wearing a properly fitting cork jacket before letting them swim in the lake.
- As the crew abandoned ship, they were told to put on their cork jackets to increase their chances of being rescued.
- Every passenger on the ferry was required to watch a safety demonstration that showed how to properly inflate the cork jacket in case of an emergency.