Lifeboat

/ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small boat carried on a ship for use in emergencies, especially to rescue people from a sinking vessel.

The crew quickly filled the lifeboat with passengers and pushed it into the water.

A safety measure or resource that provides help in a critical situation.

The organization acts as a lifeboat for struggling small businesses during economic downturns.

A figurative term referring to something that offers protection or rescue in difficult times.

For many families, unemployment benefits serve as a lifeboat during financial crises.

The word lifeboat is formed from the root 'life', referring to survival, and 'boat', meaning a watercraft.

women and children first

A maritime tradition indicating that women and children should be evacuated before men during an emergency.

every man for himself

A phrase used when everyone must fend for themselves in an emergency situation.

buoy

A floating device used to mark a location or provide safety.

rescue

The act of saving someone from danger.

A backup plan or option in case of emergencies.

Having a side hustle is like having a lifeboat in case your main job sinks.

Referring to a situation where there is a last resort.

That old savings account is my financial lifeboat.