WHAT DOES LIFEBOAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of lifeboat in the English dictionary
The definition of lifeboat in the dictionary is a boat, propelled by oars or a motor, used for rescuing people at sea, escaping from a sinking ship, etc. Other definition of lifeboat is a fund set up by the dealers in a market to rescue any member who may become insolvent as a result of a collapse in market prices.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIFEBOAT»
The term «lifeboat» is quite widely used and occupies the
48.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIFEBOAT»
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lifeboat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
lifeboat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The Lifeboat is a page-turning story of moral dilemmas, and also the moving and haunting story of Grace, a woman as unforgettable and complicated as the story she recounts.
Will she pay any price to keep it? THE LIFEBOAT is a page-turning novel of hard choices and survival, narrated by a woman as unforgettable and complex as the events she describes.
"There existed, not many years ago, a certain street near the banks of old Father Thames which may be described as being one of the most modest and retiring little streets in London . . . "
Woven through Lifeboat are good old-fashioned yarns, thrilling tales of adventure that will quicken the pulse of readers who have enjoyed the novels of Patrick O’Brian, Crabwalk by Günter Grass, or works of nonfiction such as The Perfect ...
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Lifeboat No. 8: An Untold Tale of Love, Loss, and Surviving ...
Told in real time and in the actual voices of survivors, Kaye’s poignant, pulse-pounding narrative includes the story of the Countess of Rothes, the wealthiest woman on the ship, bound for California, where she and her husband planned to ...
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Lifeboat Cities: Making A New World
Hopeful and provocative, this account" "considers the principle social and ecological threats facing Australia and outlines the ways in which these crises need to be confronted and addressed.
Marlette must have seemed as far away from Titanic as any place in the world. I was told the story of Bert Johns and Titanic by friends, Marlette attorney, Ward Atkins, and Bert's friend and business associate, Earl Ingram back in 1985.
You can understand what the government regards as suspicious ... and avoid raising your profile unnecessarily. The Lifeboat Strategy (2011) shows you exactly what you need to do to counter today's threats to wealth and privacy.
Specially commissioned photography and clear text make the books friendly and accessible to young readers, making this a perfect series for introducing children to what goes on in the world around them, and how different people contribute ...
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A Practical Guide to
Lifeboat Survival
Survivors and professionals alike wholeheartedly recommend this priceless guide for everyone venturing to sea. 150 drawings. 2 ocean-current charts. Plotting tool.
Centre d'étude et de pratique de la survie (Pornichet, France), 1998
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIFEBOAT»
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lifeboat is used in the context of the following news items.
Over-excited fishermen spark lifeboat rescue effort - Press and Journal
A north lifeboat was called out when four anglers who were thought to be in distress – but it turned out that they were simply excited about ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
Lifeboat called to boat 'adrift' (From Echo)
The RNLI launched its Atlantic 75 lifeboat from the Southend Pierhead boathouse at about 5.30pm on Saturday after a member of the public ... «Echo, Jul 15»
Lyme Regis Lifeboat week off to flying start - News - Midweek Herald
Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis Regis got off to a sunny start on Saturday with hundreds enjoying the weather and a day of traditional events that ... «Midweek Herald, Jul 15»
LATE NIGHT LIFEBOAT SEARCH FOR OVERDUE YACHT - Island …
Cowes RNLI lifeboat was one of three lifeboats that took part in a search for a yacht reported to be overdue in Hamble last night (Sunday). «Island Echo, Jul 15»
Whitstable RNLI lifeboat crews rescue sailors who boat capsized off …
The sailors were 400 yards from the shore when the incident happened and when lifeboat crews arrived at 3.25pm they were still stuck in the ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
Eastbourne lifeboat called out to Dutch yacht - Eastbourne Herald
Eastbourne's all-weather lifeboat responded to calls for help on Saturday afternoon from a visiting Dutch yacht with two people on board which ... «Eastbourne Herald, Jul 15»
Lifeboat involved in two weekend rescue missions - Sidmouth Herald
Sidmouth Lifeboat was called into action twice in as many days this weekend to assist in two rescue operations. «Sidmouth Herald, Jul 15»
Burnham-On-Sea Moose Lodge raises funds for lifeboat appeal
Burnham-On-Sea Moose Lodge has raised funds for Burnham RNLI's new D-class lifeboat appeal by holding a barbecue on Saturday ... «Burnham-On-Sea, Jul 15»
Families flock to North Shields' Fish Quay for Lifeboat Day to help …
Shoals of visitors descended on North Shields' Fish Quay on Sunday for Lifeboat Day. The event, organised by Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
Shopping centre supports RNLI national lifeboat week - Skegness …
Preparations are underway at the Hildreds Shopping Centre in Skegness to help support National Lifeboat Week. The centre will display its 16ft ... «Skegness Standard, Jul 15»
