Phrases with «lifeboat»

A lifeboat is a small boat that is used to rescue people who are in danger or in need of help in the water. Full definition

Both escaped in lifeboats with their owners, Margaret Hays and Elizabeth Barrett Rothschild. (thesprucepets.com)
The result would have been enough lifeboats for all the passengers and crew. (scientificamerican.com)
Mrs. Carter and her children left on lifeboat 4; Mr. Carter left on a collapsible boat (C). (fidouniverse.com)
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