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Definition: PFD, which stands for "personal flotation device," is a life jacket in which the water-skier or wakeboarder wears to keep them afloat in the event they fall.
Pronunciation: 'pur-su-nal flO-'tA-shun di-'vIs
Also Known As: Life Vest, Life Jacket, Personal Flotation Device
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