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bell buoy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bell buoy has 1 sense
  1. bell buoy, gong buoy - a buoy with a bell on it
    --1 is a kind of acoustic buoy

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Bell Buoy

Noun - Popular Usage:

A bell buoy is a type of buoy that has a bell on top, used as a navigational aid in maritime environments.

The captain relied on the sound of the bell buoy to guide the ship safely into the harbor.

Noun - Local Usage:

In some coastal communities, a bell buoy is also referred to as a "bell marker" or "notification buoy".

The fishermen always keep an eye out for the bell buoys to find the best fishing spots.

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