(idiomatic, vulgar) Life can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding.

plural of life's work

Alternative form of life lesson

Alternative form of lifework

Alternative form of life is too short

plural of life belt

A usually inflatable raft carried aboard a ship or airplane, used to save lives in case the vessel has to be abandoned in an emergency on the sea.

plural of life partner

(dated) A lifetime appointment, a condition that exists or service that is provided for the duration of a person's lifetime or for the remainder of a person's life.

A buoyant ring carried on board ships that can be thrown to someone in the water in an emergency to keep themselves afloat.