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"Turn Buoy"From Steven Munatones Definition: a distinctively marked colored float in the water, anchored to mark the course for swimmers. (noun) Also Known As: guide, marker, beacon, signal, buoy, race mark Examples: There are four turn buoys throughout the race course that the swimmers must go around to finish. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums: |
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