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Buoy (noun)

A buoy is a floating object, typically anchored in water, used as a navigational aid or a marker.

Sample sentence:

1. The red buoy marks the safe channel for ships entering the harbor.

Buoy (verb)

To buoy means to support or uplift someone's spirits or confidence.

Sample sentence:

1. Her encouraging words buoyed him up during the difficult times.

Buoy (noun)

In geology, a buoy can refer to a floating device used to measure oceanic conditions such as water temperature, salinity, or pressure.

Sample sentence:

1. The scientists deployed buoys to gather data about the ocean currents.

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