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Can Buoy

A can buoy, also known as a cylindrical buoy or a nun buoy, is a type of navigational buoy used in bodies of water to mark channels, warn of dangers, or guide vessels. It is typically shaped like a cylinder and is brightly colored for easy visibility.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun: A navigational marker

Example sentence: The sailors relied on the can buoy to safely navigate through the narrow channel.

2. Verb: To mark or indicate with a can buoy

Example sentence: The harbor master will can buoy the area where diving is permitted.

3. Adjective: Popular or well-known

Example sentence: The restaurant is a can buoy spot among locals for their delicious seafood.

4. Adjective: Pertaining to a specific locality

Example sentence: The can buoy tradition is celebrated annually by the coastal community.

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