Synonyms for buoy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : boo-ee, boi

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbu i, bɔɪ

Définition of buoy

Origin : late 13c., perhaps from either Old French buie or Middle Dutch boeye, both from West Germanic *baukna "beacon, signal" (see beacon). OED, however, supports Middle Dutch boeie, or Old French boie "fetter, chain" (see boy), "because of its being fettered to a spot."

noun floating device

Example sentences :

"Something like that," agreed Madden, tossing his buoy into the water.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

That was the only time we've used the buoy sence I've been at the station.
Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

But I'll have a sharp look out after the 'buoy,' and he'll do well, you'll see.
Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever

Then we rowed to a third buoy belonging to us and began hauling.
Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu

If you see anything like a buoy, stop and back her as quick as you can.
Extract from : « Up the River » by Oliver Optic

As the jib and foresail were taken off her, she shot up to the buoy.
Extract from : « The Three Commanders » by W.H.G. Kingston

Then why isn't he giving us elbow-room on the outside of that buoy, sir?
Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day

Meantime Murray had towed Jack steadily on towards the buoy.
Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston

With the lid locked down, it might act as a buoy, and serve for a life-preserver.
Extract from : « The Ocean Waifs » by Mayne Reid

And you can hear the chains a-jangle as you go about and reach for the other buoy.
Extract from : « Treasure Island » by Robert Louis Stevenson

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