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personal flotation devices

personal flotation devices is the plural of personal flotation device.

Meaning of personal flotation device

Noun

personal flotation device (plural personal flotation devices)

  1. A life vest or other device or article of clothing designed to be used by one person as an aid to remaining safely afloat in water, especially in an emergency situation.
    • Under the new personal flotation device regulations, boats 16 feet and longer must have one wearable type flotation device on board the boat for each person.1973 October 15, “Water Safety Drive Concluded”, in Ocala Star-Banner, retrieved 07 Jan 2010, page 5B
    Synonyms:
    flotation suit, life belt, life buoy, life jacket, lifesaver, Mae West, PFD

Questions about personal flotation devices

What is personal flotation devices the plural of?
Personal flotation devices is the plural of personal flotation device.

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  9. personal god
  10. personal goddess
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