leadline
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
- A leash or strap for leading an animal.
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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.
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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.
- Alternative form of lead line, a symptom of lead poisoning.
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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