"rescue board" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rescue boards [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} rescue board (plural rescue boards)
  1. A large wide board similar to a surfboard used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rescuer (usually a lifeguard) paddling using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps along the sides to hold onto.
    Sense id: en-rescue_board-en-noun-uaW7Zxw6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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