throwline

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A line that may be thrown to assist a person at peril in the water.

Etymology

Compound from English throw + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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