Definition of "life-belt" [life-belt]

• An inflatable belt, generally of india-rubber, or a belt made of several pieces of cork fastened together, used to support the body in the water. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Kai asked as he placed the life-belt for the heavy-worlder by the seismimic."
• "Meg-I'm just glad the "life-belt" isn't made of brass and iron!"
• "It is not good policy to start by telling them to throw away the life-belt."