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flotation device [flōtā′shən] Etymology: Fr, flotter, to float a foam mattress with a gellike pad located in its center, designed to protect bony prominences and distribute pressure evenly against the skin's surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| That was a mini version of the flotation device under your seat on an airplane, which one wagers that few people have ever associated with erotic lingerie. If you are paddling, always wear a flotation device. It's no surprise to me that despite the widespread placement of airplane survival manuals in every aircraft in the skies, not one life has been saved in a water landing by the flotation device under each seat. |
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