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leadline

The English word “leadline” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A leash or strap for leading an animal.
  2. A sounding line; an instrument used in navigation to measure water depth.
  3. A weighted line for holding down the lower edge of a gillnet.

Etymology

From lead (verb) + line.

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