life belt
Example Sentences
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As they approached England, the soldiers, fearing torpedoes from German submarines, slept in their clothes and life belts, full canteens by their sides.
Doors, chairs and a piece of a mast with a life belt attached that read “Tampa” were later found floating in the water.
From Washington Post
“Yes,” said Doge, clutching at Harry’s question like a drowning man at a life belt.
From Literature
Dr. Malone felt like a drowning sailor being thrown a life belt.
From Literature
Swimmers helped migrants into life belts and pulled them toward the patrol boat.
From Time
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
