lifeline
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- noun
- /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/
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cuerda salvavidas
- Eventually, we reached an overhanging tree, which became our lifeline.
- grab the lifeline
- tossed me a lifeline
- cling to lifelines
Examples
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Seeing me thrash, Muffy tossed me a lifeline.
Fiction book (1994) -
This rope is our lifeline.
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That rope is your lifeline.
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His lifeline was not secured.
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Then let's see if we can throw them a lifeline.
Fiction book (1995) -
They're testing the lifeline to see if it's secure.
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He tied one end around his waist and the other to a lifeline that ran the length of the vessel.
Fiction book (1990) -
A harness and lifeline secure the investigator within the gondola.
Academic text (1992) -
Mark followed, clinging desperately to the groaning metal of their lifeline.
Fiction book (1991) -
The rescue team threw the lifeline to the stranded swimmer to pull him back to safety.
Synonyms
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A long thin rope or wire used to carry things
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A thick strong cord made by twisting fibers used for tying or pulling
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Etymology
Lifeline combines life and line, so it literally meant a 'line' that saves a 'life', like a rope thrown to someone in the water. That's why a lifeline is a rope or line used to rescue or keep someone safe.