Synonyms of LIFELINES

noun

1. a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live

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   Also: line of life, life line.

2. support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)

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3. line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver

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4. line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning

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