nun
1
9.9
A cone-shaped buoy that marks channels or hazards in water
- noun
- /nʌn/
- Specialized
:
boya cónica
Synonyms
49
6.0
A floating object anchored in water that marks safe routes and hazards
is a specific tapered form of that general floating marker
9.9
A cone-shaped floating mark that shows safe channels or dangers in water
is used in any water rather than only at sea
conical buoy
vsnun
7.1
A floating cone that helps boats know where to go
is mainly for marking channels or hazards rather than general navigation
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nun for the cone-shaped buoy got its name because people thought its pointed shape looked like a nun's hat, so a nun buoy is simply a pointed sea marker used to show channels and dangers.