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Learn “Buoy”

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Buoy

noun/BOY/

Meaning

A floating object anchored in water to guide boats or mark a safe area.

In context

A bright buoy bobbed on the waves to warn boats of the hidden rocks.

Remember it

A buoy is spelled oddly but sounds like 'boy'; picture a boy floating and bobbing in the surf.

Use it well

Use for a floating marker in water; as a verb it means to lift or keep afloat.