lifeline

IPA: ɫˈaɪfɫaɪn

A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
(by extension) A source of salvation in a crisis.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
(engineering) System or structure of vital importance to a community.
(nautical) On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas.
(underwater diving) A line from the diver to a tender at the surface control point.
(palmistry) A particular crease in the palm.

Examples of "lifeline" in Sentences

Carey's strike gave his Parkhead pals hope of a title lifeline b e f o r e Gers hit back.
However, she also signaled she would fight the cut in funding for small-business development centers, which she described as a "lifeline that we must strengthen not weaken."
Moeller said the council isn't likely to support a budget for the group unless at least a portion of the money goes to McMorran Place, which he called the lifeline for downtown.
Liverpool, which routed both United and Villa before the two-week international break, looked set to squander the title lifeline those results provided in a frustrating match at Fulham.
In order to succeed, both personally and professionally, you need to be surrounded by an indispensable circle of trusted advisors, mentors, and colleagues - what I call lifeline relationships.
In order to succeed, both personally and professionally, you need to be surrounded by an indispensable circle of trusted advisers, mentors, and colleagues -- what I call lifeline relationships.