rescueboat
nounUK /ˈreskjuː bəʊt/
US /ˈreskjuː boʊt/
A rescue boat is a special boat that helps save people who are in danger on the water.
The rescue boat rushed out to help the sailors in the storm.
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2. A boat kept ready at a beach or lake to help swimmers in trouble.
The lifeguard drove the rescue boat toward the swimmer who was waving for help.
3. A small fast boat used by a ship to save people during an emergency.
Everyone climbed into the rescue boat when the big ship started to sink.
4. A boat used to pull other boats out of danger.
The rescue boat towed the broken sailboat back to the dock.