leadline

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A leash or strap for leading an animal.
  2. A sounding line; an instrument used in navigation to measure water depth.
    — Approximately 60% of inshore hydrography was acquired by leadline (pre-1940) sounding technology.
  3. A weighted line for holding down the lower edge of a gillnet.
    — To attach the bridles, start measuring from the point on the gavel 16 metres from the floatline wheree you have seized the end of the leadline.
  4. Alternative form of lead line, a symptom of lead poisoning. alt-of,alternative

词形变化

leadlines plural lead line alternative leadlines plural lead line alternative

词源

词源 1
From lead (verb) + line.
词源 2
From lead (noun) + line (after the metal); the attached plummet is usually made from lead.
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