Lifeboat

Pronunciation: /laɪfboʊt/

Definitions of lifeboat

noun a small boat carried by ships in order to save people if the ship sinks

Example Sentences

A1 The lifeboat saved the sailors from the sinking ship.

A2 The lifeboat was equipped with food and water for the survivors.

B1 The lifeboat crew trained regularly for emergency situations.

B2 The lifeboat was launched immediately after the distress signal was received.

C1 The lifeboat's sturdy construction ensured its durability in rough seas.

C2 The lifeboat's navigation system guided the crew to safety through the storm.

Examples of lifeboat in a Sentence

formal The lifeboat was launched to rescue the passengers stranded at sea.

informal We hopped on the lifeboat and headed back to shore.

slang Let's ditch this sinking ship and jump on the lifeboat.

figurative Having a supportive friend is like having a lifeboat in times of trouble.

Grammatical Forms of lifeboat

• plural: lifeboats
• present tense: lifeboat
• future tense: will lifeboat
• perfect tense: have lifeboated
• continuous tense: is lifeboating
• singular: lifeboat
• positive degree: more lifeboat
• infinitive: to lifeboat
• gerund: lifeboating
• participle: lifeboated

Origin and Evolution of lifeboat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lifeboat' originated from the combination of 'life' and 'boat', referring to a boat used for saving lives during emergencies at sea.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe boats specifically designed for rescuing people in distress at sea, the term 'lifeboat' has evolved to encompass a broader range of vessels used for rescue operations in various bodies of water, including lakes and rivers.