English Expression · Intermediate
cable buoy
An empty cask employed to buoy up the cable in rocky anchorage
Pronunciation: say cable buoy
Meaning
A buoy used to support or mark the position of an anchor cable in a rocky anchorage.
Example
The sailors deployed a cable buoy to keep the anchor line clear of the jagged rocks below.
The sailors deployed a cable buoy to keep the anchor line clear of the jagged rocks below.
Practice tips
- Practice cable buoy out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.