floatation device

collocation in English

meaningsoffloatationanddevice

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floatation
noun[U]
uk
/fləʊˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/floʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
→ flotation
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device
noun[C]
uk
/dɪˈvaɪs/us
/dɪˈvaɪs/
an object or machine that has been invented for a ...
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(Definition offloatationanddevicefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A local surfer also offered his board as afloatationdevice.
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Has an air-tight seal, a self-contained air recycling system, radio, andfloatationdevice.
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It has, thus, been hypothesized that cellulose acts as afloatationdevice, bringing the bacteria to the oxygen-rich air-media interface.
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The aircraft had lost its nose-cone and sponsons (wheel housing andfloatationdevice).
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Once it reaches the victims its foam core allows it to function as afloatationdevicefor up to 4-6 people holding onto side ropes or handles.
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Sculling, underwater swimming and learning how to use afloatationdevicewill be covered here.
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On reaching platform, he gave bottle to partner, she then jumped into the sea and swam towards afloatationdevice, which had on it a bottle stand.
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Floatation devices are permitted at either end of the pool, but not allowed in the middle.
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Floatation devices were attached to right the ship and then raise it.
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The group searches the egg-shaped house on the island for suitable floatation devices, but when tested none proves to able to float past the barrier.
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