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Buoy

usgb/ˈbuːi/Volume
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Water Navigation

Buoys are critical for guiding boats and ships, marking safe passages and hazards.

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The captain navigated through the channel, carefully avoiding the rocks marked by buoys.
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Safety Signals

Buoys often indicate safe swimming areas or warn of underwater dangers.

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Swimmers stayed within the buoys to avoid the strong currents beyond.
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Fishing Reference

Fishermen use buoys to mark the locations of their nets or lobster pots.

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He checked each buoy to find his crab cages below the surface.
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