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United States
November 2, 2006 8:07pm CST
what is strong, open boats with oars, specially built for saving lives at sea
3 responses
• United States
3 Nov 06
a dingy?
@Deckan (5)
• United States
3 Nov 06
could you at least re-word that.
• United States
3 Nov 06
Is it a life boat? If not can you give more clues?