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personal flotation device

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personal flotation device
A life vest or other device or article of clothing designed to be used by one person as an aid to remaining safely afloat in water, especially in a emergency situation.

Under the new personal flotation device regulations, boats 16 feet and longer must have one wearable type flotation device on board the boat for each person.

Syn: flotation suit, life belt, life buoy, life jacket, lifesaver, Mae West, PFD

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