life ring

noun

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Although their boat is typically not used for search and rescue, the crew pulled alongside the sailboat, deployed a life ring, brought the child onboard, Green-Hart said. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025 In the immediate aftermath of the capsizing, first responders found four life jackets and a life ring that were from the Chris-Craft, the NTSB said. Ethan Wolin updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025 Metal blocks, roughly the width of a human rib cage, sit along the railing overlooking the lock chambers beside the life rings. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025 Learn and practice water rescue techniques and CPR. Keep emergency equipment, such as life rings and reaching poles, accessible. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for life ring

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life ring was circa 1909

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“Life ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20ring. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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