rescue board

noun

A large wide board similar to a surfboard used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rescuer (usually a lifeguard) paddling using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps along the sides to hold onto.

“He got in trouble and so I grabbed a rescue board, paddled out and grabbed him.”

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Meanings

nounrescue board (plural rescue boards)

plural rescue boards

  1. A large wide board similar to a surfboard used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rescuer (usually a lifeguard) paddling using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps along the sides to hold onto.

    He got in trouble and so I grabbed a rescue board, paddled out and grabbed him.

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