Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of breeches buoy  [ˈbrɪtʃ ɪz]  

Translate breeches buoy to



Definition of 'breeches buoy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) breeches buoy
a life preserver with a pantslike canvas seat for hauling a disabled person on or off a vessel.

Etymology:  (1875–80)

Definition of 'breeches buoy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) breeches buoy
a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship

'breeches buoy' - Nearby Entries  

breech  breech delivery  breechclout  breeched  breeches  breeches buoy  breechloader  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"breeches buoy." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 31 May. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/breeches buoy


Alternative search options for 'breeches buoy'   
Search for Synonyms for 'breeches buoy'
Quotes containing the term 'breeches buoy'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'breeches buoy'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'breeches buoy'
Search for 'breeches buoy' on Search breeches buoy on Amazon.com! & Search breeches buoy on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'breeches buoy'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'breeches buoy'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!