life float

noun

1. a ring-shaped float of balsa wood or metal tubing, having a grating or network at the center, for rescuing a number of survivors from a foundered vessel.

Example Sentences

A donor family, Valerie Caparino, center, with her two daughters Rachel Caparino, left, and Melissa Suttipreechanun, works on Donate Life float “One Legacy” at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale.

From Los Angeles Times

Vestiges of his life float over a self-portrait: a Purple Heart hanging off a prosthetic hand, a painkiller pill, a Ford Mustang.

From Washington Post

After receiving a heart transplant, Mr. Wyche became an advocate for organ donation and rode on the Donate Life float during the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

From Washington Post

The Donate Life float at Tuesday morning’s parade is decorated with portraits of the donors.

From Washington Times

The Donate Life float website says Brown donated her corneas and tissues, which are helping at least 50 recipients.

From Washington Times