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Definitions for Lifeline

[1] a line, fired across a ship or boat, by means of which a hawser for a breeches buoy may be hauled aboard.
[2] a line or rope for saving life, as one attached to a lifeboat.
[3] any of various lines running above the decks, spars, etc., of a ship or boat to give sailors something to grasp when there is danger of falling or being washed away.
[4] a wire safety rope supported by stanchions along the edge of the deck of a yacht.
[5] the line by which a diver is lowered and raised.
[6] any of several anchored lines used by swimmers for support.
[7] a route or means of transportation or communication for receiving or delivering food, medicine, or assistance: This road is the town's lifeline and must be kept open despite the snow.
[8] assistance at a critical time.
[9] a line thrown or fired aboard a vessel for hauling in a hawser for a breeches buoy
[10] any rope or line attached to a vessel or trailed from it for the safety of passengers, crew, swimmers, etc
[11] a line by which a deep-sea diver is raised or lowered
[12] a vital line of access or communication

Words related to Lifeline

aid, line, salvation

Words nearby Lifeline

lifeful, lifeguard, lifehack, lifeless, lifelike, lifeline, lifelong, lifelong learning, lifemanship, lifer, lifesaver

Origin of Lifeline

First recorded in 1690–1700; life + line1

Synonyms for Lifeline

aid, line, salvation