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BUOYS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Buoys.

Buoys - as a noun

A float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards; typically brightly-coloured

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Buoys - as a verb

Float on the surface of water

Keep afloat

Example: "The life vest buoyed him up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buoy up

Mark with a buoy

Example Sentences

"The buoys marked the shipping channel for the boats."
"The fishermen relied on the buoys to find their way back to shore."
"The storm caused the buoys to bob up and down in the rough waves."
"The buoys were painted bright yellow to increase their visibility."
"The sailor tied his boat to one of the buoys in the harbor."
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Word Game Points

Is BUOYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buoys is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUOYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BUOYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buoys is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUOYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BUOYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buoys is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUOYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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