noun
Meaning 1
A leash or strap for leading an animal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
leadline
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noun
Meaning 2
A sounding line; an instrument used in navigation to measure water depth.
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noun
Meaning 3
A weighted line for holding down the lower edge of a gillnet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of lead line, a symptom of lead poisoning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
Topics: medicine, sciences
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History
Etymology
From lead (verb) + line.
From lead (noun) + line (after the metal); the attached plummet is usually made from lead.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: alapaula — lower line of a gillnet
- Ingrian: alaselys — lower line of a gillnet
- Polish: linka sondy — lower line of a gillnet