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Lifeline
01
a rope or line thrown to someone in the water to help rescue them from drowning
informații gramaticale
Exemple
The sailor threw a lifeline to the man struggling in the water.
02
(diving) a line attached to a diver for lowering, raising, or communicating with them from the surface
specializat
Exemple
The diver's lifeline remained connected to the support vessel.
03
support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)
figurat
Exemple
The emergency loan provided a lifeline for the struggling business.
04
a crease on the palm traditionally interpreted as revealing information about a person's life or vitality
specializat
Exemple
The palmist traced the lifeline curving around the base of her thumb.
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lifeline
life
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