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lifeline

/ˈlaɪf.laɪn/

Translations

lifelinenoun

lifelines

/ˈlaɪf.laɪn/

линия жизни

The palm reader examined the lifeline on my hand.

Хиромант изучил линию жизни на моей руке.

спасательный трос

The rescue team threw a lifeline to the stranded hikers.

Спасательная команда бросила спасательный трос застрявшим туристам.

жизненная линия

The charity became a lifeline for the homeless community.

Благотворительная организация стала жизненной линией для бездомного сообщества.

Additional translations

путеводная нить

Synonyms

safety line

rescue line

support

aid

help

lifelineadjective

/ˈlaɪf.laɪn/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something essential for survival or continued operation.

Synonyms

Definitions

lifelinenoun

A rope or line used for saving lives, especially one thrown to rescue someone in water.

The lifeguard quickly threw a lifeline to the struggling swimmer.

A thing on which someone or something depends or which provides a means of escape from a difficult situation.

The charity became a lifeline for the homeless community in the city.

A line on the palm of a person's hand, believed to indicate the length and quality of their life.

The fortune teller examined the lifeline on his palm and predicted a long life.

lifelineadjective

Providing critical help or support that is essential for survival or continued operation.

Restoring lifeline utilities such as water and electricity was the first priority after the earthquake.