lifeboat
/ˈlaɪfbəʊt/noun
उच्चारण लाइफ़्बोट
जीवन-रक्षक नौका, बचाव नाव
Basic word
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a special boat that is sent out to rescue people who are in danger at sea
जीवन-रक्षक नौका, बचाव नाव
- The lifeboat rescued six fishermen during the storm.
- The lifeboat was launched after the fishing boat sent a distress call.
- Volunteers crew the lifeboat in all kinds of weather.
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- A lifeboat reached the sinking vessel within an hour.
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a small boat carried on a ship, used by people to escape if the ship is going to sink
(जहाज़ पर रखी) जीवन-रक्षक नौका
- The passengers were ordered into the lifeboats.
- Each ship must carry enough lifeboats for all its passengers.
- Women and children were helped into the lifeboats first.
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- The crew lowered the lifeboat into the rough sea.
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lifeboat (countable noun)
A lifeboat is a countable noun with two main uses: a boat kept on a ship for passengers to escape in, and a rescue boat launched from the shore.
Lifeboat countable noun है। इसके दो मुख्य अर्थ हैं: जहाज पर रखी नाव जिसमें यात्री बचकर निकलते हैं, और किनारे से उतारी जाने वाली बचाव नाव।
- The captain ordered everyone into the lifeboats.
- The coastal town has a lifeboat that is launched in rough weather.
lifeboat + noun (modifier)
'Lifeboat' often acts as a modifier in front of another noun to name a service or a related thing.
'Lifeboat' प्रायः दूसरे noun से पहले modifier की तरह आकर किसी सेवा या संबंधित वस्तु का नाम बनाता है।
- The lifeboat crew trained every Sunday.
- A lifeboat station stands near the harbour.
in / by / into the lifeboat
Use 'in' for being inside the boat, 'into' for getting in, and 'by' with no article for the means of escape.
नाव के भीतर होने के लिए 'in', उसमें चढ़ने के लिए 'into', और बचने के साधन के लिए बिना article के 'by' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The children were lowered into the lifeboat first.
- They escaped from the burning ship by lifeboat.
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verb + lifeboat
launchlowerboardmanrowcall out
- The crew launched the lifeboat within minutes of the alarm.
lifeboat + noun
crewstationdrillservicevolunteerrescue
- Every passenger must attend the lifeboat drill before the ship sails.
adjective + lifeboat
inflatableovercrowdedrescueemergencymotorised
- An overcrowded lifeboat can easily capsize in high waves.
lifeboat + preposition
in the lifeboatinto the lifeboatby lifeboatoff the lifeboat
- Fishermen were brought ashore by lifeboat.
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- When the ferry began to tilt, the crew quickly lowered the lifeboats.
जब फेरी झुकने लगी, तो चालक दल ने जल्दी से lifeboats नीचे उतार दीं।
- The lifeboat rescued eight fishermen from the stormy sea near Mumbai.
lifeboat ने मुंबई के पास तूफानी समुद्र से आठ मछुआरों को बचाया।
- Radhika read about the lifeboats of the Titanic in her English textbook.
राधिका ने अपनी English की पाठ्यपुस्तक में टाइटैनिक की lifeboats के बारे में पढ़ा।
- In a crisis, a good bank balance can be a lifeboat for a small business.
संकट में अच्छा बैंक बैलेंस छोटे व्यवसाय के लिए lifeboat का काम कर सकता है।
- Women and children were given places in the lifeboats first.
lifeboats में सबसे पहले महिलाओं और बच्चों को स्थान दिया गया।
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✗ The passengers escaped with the lifeboat.
✓ The passengers escaped in the lifeboat.
Use 'in' for being inside a boat; 'with' suggests carrying it.
नाव के भीतर होने के लिए 'in' आता है; 'with' से लगता है कि वे उसे साथ ले गए।
✗ A lifeboats was sent to the island.
✓ A lifeboat was sent to the island.
The singular noun 'lifeboat' goes with 'a' and the singular verb 'was'.
'A' और singular verb 'was' के साथ singular noun 'lifeboat' आता है।
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All three are rescue craft, but their purpose and size differ.
तीनों बचाव के साधन हैं, पर उनके उद्देश्य और आकार में अंतर है।
A boat for rescue or escape, carried on a ship or launched from the shore.
बचाव या पलायन की नाव, जो जहाज पर रहती है या किनारे से उतारी जाती है।
- The lifeboat reached the sinking trawler at dawn.
A floating ring thrown to a person in the water; it is not a boat.
पानी में गिरे व्यक्ति की ओर फेंका जाने वाला तैरता छल्ला; यह नाव नहीं है।
- Someone threw a lifebuoy to the boy.
A flat floating platform, often made of logs or air-filled material.
लकड़ी या हवा भरी सामग्री से बना समतल तैरता मंच।
- They crossed the river on a bamboo raft.