Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A floating container anchored to the sea bottom, so used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Buoy.
Correct word: Buoy
Meaning: A floating object anchored to the bottom of a body of water, used as a navigation marker to guide or warn ships of danger.
Example: The buoy marked the entrance to the harbor and warned ships of the nearby rocks.
Meaning of the other options:
Deck: The floor or platform on a ship.
Cabin: A private room or compartment on a ship.
Channel: A navigable route through a body of water.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.