Life Ring (Noun)
Meaning
A life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lifeguard tossed a life ring to the struggling swimmer and helped her back to shore.
- A life ring was attached to the side of the boat, ready to be used in case of an emergency.
- The cruise ship had a large life ring mounted on the wall near the pool area, easily accessible to all passengers.
- She grabbed hold of the life ring and held on tight as the waves crashed against her.
- The instructor showed the children how to properly use a life ring in the water safety class.