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Life Raft

A life raft is an inflatable raft used to provide emergency flotation and rescue capability in water emergencies.

Senses:

1. Noun: A life-saving device consisting of a buoyant structure that can be used to support people in water emergencies.
2. Noun: A raft-like structure used to transport people or goods in water.

Examples:

1. Noun:

a) When the ship started sinking, the crew quickly deployed the life rafts to save the passengers.

b) The survivors clung to the life raft until they were rescued by a passing boat.

c) The life raft is equipped with emergency supplies such as food, water, and flares.

2. Noun:

a) The villagers used a makeshift life raft to cross the river and reach the mainland.

b) The explorers packed their gear onto the life raft before embarking on their river expedition.

c) The military used a fleet of life rafts to transport troops and supplies during the operation.

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