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How to pronounce “buoy”
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Pronunciation guide for buoy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of buoy with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- elBulli
called a day at the buoy yo a Chavan
- Definition summary
- (nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
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How to pronounce buoy
elBulli
called a day at the buoy yo a Chavan
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “buoy”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes
- (linguistics, sign language) A sign where the non-dominant hand is held in a stationary configuration as a landmark for meaning associations with the dominant hand. [2003]
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
- (transitive) To support or maintain at a high level.
- (transitive) To mark with a buoy.
- To maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of.
Practice Nearby Words
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