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buoyage

buoyage

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A system of buoys that mark safe water, channels and dangers for ships
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔɪɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
: sistema de boyas
  • Can you see the buoyage markers from the boat?
  • buoyage system

Examples

  • Along the coast, the buoyage marks indicate where it is safe to moor boats.

  • The buoyage system helps sailors navigate safely through the busy harbor.

  • The harbor's buoyage was updated to help ships avoid new underwater hazards.

  • International standards regulate the colors and shapes used in buoyage systems.

  • Sailors rely on proper buoyage to safely navigate unfamiliar waters.

  • The buoyage system along the coast is well-maintained.

  • The bright colors of the buoyage make it easy for fishermen to identify navigable channels.

Surface Forms

buoyage singular
buoyages plural

Morphology

buoyage = buoy (transparent) = buoy + age

The word is a straightforward collective noun built from 'buoy' plus '-age', referring to the set or arrangement of buoys.

Etymology

The word buoyage comes from buoy, a floating marker, and the ending -age, which shows a 'system' or 'collection'. So buoyage is the 'system of buoys' that marks safe water and hazards for ships.