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PFD: Personal Flotation Device

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PFD: NRS PFD, Personal Flotation Device

An NRS PFD

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Definition: PFD is short for Personal Flotation Device. It refers to any device designed to keep a person afloat in the water such as life preservers and life jackets.
Also Known As: personal flotation device, life jacket, lifejacket
Examples: A pfd should always been worn when whitewater paddling.

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