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BUOY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Buoy.

Buoy - as a noun

A float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards; typically brightly-coloured

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Buoy - as a verb

Float on the surface of water

Keep afloat

Example: "The life vest buoyed him up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buoy up

Mark with a buoy

Example Sentences

"The buoy bobbed on the water's surface."
"Fishermen use buoys to mark their fishing spots."
"The stormy sea caused the buoy to sway violently."
"The buoy was painted bright red for visibility."
"Sailors rely on buoys to navigate safely."
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Word Game Points

Is BUOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buoy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUOY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BUOY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buoy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUOY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BUOY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buoy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUOY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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