Vocabulary Entry

lifeboat

|noun • verb

noun

A small boat designed for saving lives in emergencies, especially used in situations where larger vessels may not be accessible.

Example Sentences

"The crew quickly boarded the lifeboat as the ship started to sink."

"During drills, everyone practiced how to use the lifeboat effectively."

"The lifeboat was deployed to rescue the stranded sailors at sea."

verb

Example Sentences

"They lifeboated the passengers after the ferry capsized."

"The organization works to lifeboat communities affected by disasters."

"In times of economic crisis, the government may need to lifeboat failing industries."