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LIFELINE

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Lifeline.

Lifeline - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
life lineline of life

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

Example: "The airlift provided a lifeline for berlin"

Line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver

Line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The doctor used a defibrillator as a lifeline to save the patient's life."
"During the pandemic, government subsidies acted as a lifeline for struggling businesses."
"My best friend is my lifeline; she always supports me in difficult times."
"The emergency hotline served as a lifeline for people in distress."
"In the wilderness, a map can be a lifeline to find your way back."
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Word Game Points

Is LIFELINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lifeline is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIFELINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LIFELINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lifeline is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIFELINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is LIFELINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lifeline is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIFELINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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