Home / Dictionary / buoy
buoy
/ˈbɔɪ/
noun
A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
A life-buoy; a life preserver.
verb
To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
To support or maintain at a high level.
To mark with a buoy.
"to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel"
Practice "buoy" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.