1. Sports

Turn Buoy

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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.

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